Robert M. Sapolsky
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View article: In defense of our lives as biological machines
In defense of our lives as biological machines Open
The preceding pieces thoughtfully argue that we possess free will, both of the type that we would want in the moment, and of the type that has determined the sort of person we turned out to be. Moreover, they argue that this overwhelmingly…
View article: On free will or the lack thereof
On free will or the lack thereof Open
In this interview, Robert Sapolsky outlines his view on Free Will and related topics. The discussion anticipates his upcoming book Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will. Various topics are covered at the intersection of neurosc…
View article: Foreword
Foreword Open
The Surrealist painters were fond of an epigram penned by an obscure 19th century French poet."Beauty," they would say, is the "chance meeting on a dissecting table of a sewing machine and an umbrella."This was a celebration of the Surreal…
View article: Reflections on Bruce S. McEwen’s contributions to stress neurobiology and so much more
Reflections on Bruce S. McEwen’s contributions to stress neurobiology and so much more Open
The authors highlight, from a firsthand perspective, Bruce S. McEwen's seminal influence on the field of stress neurobiology and beyond, and how these investigations have yielded important insights, principles and critical questions that c…
View article: The Jaw Epidemic: Recognition, Origins, Cures, and Prevention
The Jaw Epidemic: Recognition, Origins, Cures, and Prevention Open
Contemporary humans are living very different lives from those of their ancestors, and some of the changes have had serious consequences for health. Multiple chronic “diseases of civilization,” such as cardiovascular problems, cancers, ADH…
View article: Doubled-Edged Swords in the Biology of Conflict
Doubled-Edged Swords in the Biology of Conflict Open
Considerable advances have been made in understanding the biological roots of conflict, and such understanding requires a multidisciplinary approach, recognizing the relevance of neurobiological, endocrine, genetic, developmental, and evol…
View article: Speculations on the Evolutionary Origins of System Justification
Speculations on the Evolutionary Origins of System Justification Open
For centuries, philosophers and social theorists have wondered why people submit voluntarily to tyrannical leaders and oppressive regimes. In this article, we speculate on the evolutionary origins of system justification, that is, the ways…