Robert Sapolsky | Father-Offspring Interviews
Robert Sapolsky | Father-Offspring Interviews
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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.
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The show covers a broad range of topics including neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and current events with specific episodes addressing prion diseases, the psychology behind schizophrenia, and the biology of religion, combining personal insights with scientific discussion.
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.
Episode 93 of Father-Offspring Interviews. Topics in this episode include why we cry for various reasons, the reason for shame, and the truth about testosterone in the context of the MAGA era.
Access the referenced NYT article here:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/opinion/testosterone-maga-men-masculinity.html
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00:00 Intro
00:00:18 Question 1 (Why we cry)
00:13:26 Question 2 (Shame)
00:19:03 Question 3 (Testosterone)
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