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59. Robert Sapolsky: The psychology behind Donald Trump, the science of stress, and the illusion of ‘free will’

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Individual Differences in Optimal Set Points and the Impact of Social Media on Politics

They discuss the individual differences in optimal set points for stimulation and how society manipulates us into thinking our set point is different from what it actually is. They also talk about the impact of social media on politics and the impossible gap of expectations for politicians.

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