Extended Summary - Behave: Based On The Book By Robert M. Sapolsky

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Duration: 27min
Language: English
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Category: Personal Development

EXTENDED SUMMARY

BEHAVE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY ROBERT M. SAPOLSKY

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CONTENT

The Behavior

One Second Before

Genes from the Bottom Up

Back to the Crib, Back to the Womb

Adolescence; or, Dude, Where’s My Frontal Cortex?

Back to When You Were Just a Fertilized Egg

Centuries to Millennia Before

Us Versus Them

War and Peace

General Analysis of the Book

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“Behave” by Robert M. Sapolsky explores the complex biological, psychological, and environmental factors that shape human behavior. Through an interdisciplinary approach, Sapolsky examines how our actions, from aggression to altruism, are influenced by our brains, genes, hormones, and social contexts. He delves into topics such as the evolution of human behavior, the role of childhood experiences, and the impact of culture. By combining neuroscience with social science, Sapolsky presents a nuanced understanding of why humans behave the way they do, highlighting the interplay between nature, nurture, and individual choice without offering easy answers.

Release date

Audiobook: 6 December 2024