

#91 — The Biology of Good and Evil
Aug 9, 2017
Neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky discusses baboon behavior, brain evolution, free will illusion, justice, and religion with Sam Harris. They explore the impact of stress on the brain, frontal cortex function, and the intertwining of reason and emotion in decision-making.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the Intersection of Neuroendocrinology, Primatology, and Brain Health
03:43 • 3min
Understanding Baboon Behavior and Scientific Explanations
06:54 • 19min
Evolutionary Adaptations in Human Brain Development
26:02 • 10min
Exploring the Characteristics of Von Economoneurons
35:36 • 3min
Exploring the Role of the Dorsolateral PFC and Free Will
38:14 • 5min