Robert M Sapolsky

Author ‘Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst’

Robert M. Sapolsky holds degrees from Harvard and Rockefeller Universities and is currently a Professor of Biology and Neurology at Stanford University and a Research Associate with the Institute of Primate Research, National Museums of Kenya. His books include New York Times bestseller, Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst and Determined.

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An old drawing of a man with his hand in his head, exploring the depths of free will.

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Why the free will debate hinges on intent

Neural imaging has shown that the brain has “decided” what we’re going to do before we make a conscious choice — but is this even relevant to free will?

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Why your brain hates other people

And how to make it think differently.

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