Robert Sapolsky | Father-Offspring Interviews
Robert Sapolsky
Dr. Robert Sapolsky and his Offspring answer your questions, with topics ranging from his books to his time doing field work in Kenya, current research to current events, and lots more.
Episodes
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Nov 28, 2024 • 21min
#18: Tickling, Negativity Dominance, Household Baboons | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
Episode 18 of Father-Offspring Interviews. Topics in this video include a study on tickling, why negatives overpower, and the presence the baboons have in our household.
Nov 28, 2024 • 25min
#17: Violence, Catan, Neurodegenerative Disorders | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
Episode 17 of Father-Offspring Interviews. Topics in this video include theories on origins of human violence, Settlers of Catan strategies, interactions with neurodegenerative diseases, and more.
Nov 28, 2024 • 21min
#16: Sex Brains, Jerusalem Syndrome, legal work | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
Episode 16 of Father-Offspring Interviews. Topics in this video include sex differences in the brain, Marshmallow Testing the Offsprings, Sapolsky’s work with juries, and more.
Nov 28, 2024 • 18min
#15: Non-human disorders, “gut,” People Magazine | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
Episode 15 of Father-Offspring Interviews. Topics in this video include anxiety/depression in non-human primates, orexin-2 antagonist, “gut feelings,” and more.
Nov 28, 2024 • 22min
#14: Ketamine, anti-Semitism, astrology | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
Episode 14 of Father-Offspring Interviews. Topics in this video include neurobiology of “the right thing,” differences between treatments, anti-Semitism, and more.
Nov 28, 2024 • 19min
#13: Food and the brain, humor, depression remission | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
Episode 13 of Father-Offspring Interviews. Topics in this video include effects of food on the brain, Sapolsky’s humor, potential of remission after depression, and more.
Nov 28, 2024 • 16min
#12: “Us” vs “Them”, zombies, beauty and awe | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
Episode 12 of Father-Offspring Interviews. This video touches on the “us” vs “them” mindset, Taylor Swift in a Zombie Apocalypse, beauty in nature, and more.
Nov 28, 2024 • 30min
#11: Sabine Hossenfelder, Big Bang, ASD | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
Episode 11 of Father-Offspring Interviews, with special Mother’s Day guest appearance. Topics include microtubules, choosing ice cream flavors, Autism (ASDs), and more.
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Nov 28, 2024 • 23min
#10: Parenting, Ukraine, state of humans | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
Explore the complexities of parenting in a world without free will, where praise is reshaped to focus on effort and gratitude. Dive into deep discussions about the impact of war and trauma, especially in relation to Ukraine, as they examine how early-life experiences affect generations. The conversation also touches on desensitization to violence and the existential questions surrounding humanity's actions. This thought-provoking dialogue challenges perceptions and ignites curiosity about the human condition.
Nov 28, 2024 • 21min
#9: Patient SM, mortality awareness, favorite books | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
Episode 9 of Father-Offspring Interviews. In this video, we discuss patient S.M., the neurobiology of racism, favorite books, and more.
