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The Biology of Our Best and Worst Selves

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the fascinating interplay between human compassion and violence in this thought-provoking TED Talk. Delve into neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky's cutting-edge research on the biological underpinnings of human behavior, examining actions across various timescales from seconds to millions of years. Gain insights into the extreme contexts that shape our best and worst behaviors, and discover how biology influences our capacity for both altruism and brutality. This 16-minute presentation offers a compelling look at the complex factors driving human actions, challenging viewers to reconsider their understanding of human nature.

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The biology of our best and worst selves | Robert Sapolsky


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