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What's it about
Ever wonder why you can't resist a bad habit or why you get so stressed over things you can't control? Discover the hidden biological forces that drive your behavior, from your love life to your anxieties, and learn how our ancient primate brains shape our modern lives. In this collection of essays, renowned neurobiologist Robert M. Sapolsky reveals the fascinating science behind what makes us human. You'll explore the surprising links between stress and memory, the biology of our religious beliefs, and why we're both aggressive and altruistic. Get ready to understand yourself and others on a much deeper, biological level.
Meet the author
Robert M. Sapolsky is a renowned neuroendocrinologist and Professor of Biology and Neurology at Stanford University, acclaimed for his groundbreaking research on stress and primate behavior. For over three decades, he has spent his summers in the Kenyan savanna studying a troop of wild baboons, combining rigorous field science with a uniquely human perspective. This unparalleled experience allows him to translate the complex science of our primate brains into witty, accessible, and deeply insightful stories about why we do the things we do.
What's it about
Ever wonder why you can't resist a bad habit or why you get so stressed over things you can't control? Discover the hidden biological forces that drive your behavior, from your love life to your anxieties, and learn how our ancient primate brains shape our modern lives. In this collection of essays, renowned neurobiologist Robert M. Sapolsky reveals the fascinating science behind what makes us human. You'll explore the surprising links between stress and memory, the biology of our religious beliefs, and why we're both aggressive and altruistic. Get ready to understand yourself and others on a much deeper, biological level.
Meet the author
Robert M. Sapolsky is a renowned neuroendocrinologist and Professor of Biology and Neurology at Stanford University, acclaimed for his groundbreaking research on stress and primate behavior. For over three decades, he has spent his summers in the Kenyan savanna studying a troop of wild baboons, combining rigorous field science with a uniquely human perspective. This unparalleled experience allows him to translate the complex science of our primate brains into witty, accessible, and deeply insightful stories about why we do the things we do.
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