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Joe Rogan Experience #965 - Robert Sapolsky

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What it is

Joe Rogan interviews Stanford neuroendocrinologist Robert Sapolsky about his book Behave. They discuss the biology of human behavior, including toxoplasmosis and risk-taking, and baboon troop dynamics.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN commenters point to it as an accessible interview with a leading figure in the field, especially for toxo and baboon social behavior.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2017, last 2020

What HN commenters said

  1. “I might add was fascinating and he spoke about this at length”

    Sapolsky discusses toxo and risk-taking at length

    hourislate, 2017-06 · Recommendation · in “Alex Honnold Scales El Capitan Without Ropes, and the Climbing World Reels”

  2. “Listen to this interview with Robert Sapolsky. Somewhat of a superstar in this field”

    Interview with Sapolsky, a superstar in the field

    blhack, 2017-11 · Recommendation · in “Ketamine lifts rodents' mood only if administered by male researchers”

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Topics: robert sapolsky, toxoplasmosis, baboons, biology of behavior, interview

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