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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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The Impact of Race on Jury Decisions and the Brain's Response to Different Races

Exploring the impact of race on jury decisions and the brain's response to different races, including increased conviction rates for individuals with darker complexions and facial features associated with Afro-Americans. Discussing a neuroscience study that reveals immediate amygdala activation when viewing faces of a different race, indicating fear and anxiety.

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