Sapolsky, amyelizabethbraun, ethanmacneiljewett, meghamakam, robertsapolsky, robert sapolsky we arent endorsed by this school. The context in which aggression and violence occur can be modified much more easily than identifying individuals likely to commit aggressive act. Jun 05, 2016 stanford professor robert sapolsky discusses depression in u. Stanford biologist robert sapolsky takes on human behavior. Sapolsky social cultures among nonhuman primates 643 ferent features of culture were documented whiten et al. Humans are not so modular and there are so many levels that impact behavior that simplistic behaviorism cant handle even the most basic behaviors, let alone items of true complexity. In part 1 aggression and the brain, allen siegel discusses the two forms of aggressive behavior. Sapolsky is a macarthur fellow, a world renowned neurobiologist, and an adept science writer best known for. Jun 09, 2017 in this extraordinary survey of the science of human behaviour, the biologist robert sapolsky takes the reader on an epic journey backwards through time, and through different scientific disciplines. Robert sapolsky stanford medicine, stanford stanford. Gores award for excellence in teaching, stanford universitys highest teaching honor.
This is the first class in the human behavioral biology series. Sapolsky is the author of several works of nonfiction, including a primates memoir, the trouble with testosterone, and why zebras dont get ulcers. Whats the difference between bio 150, bio 250, and is it hum transcript. His teaching awards include stanford universitys bing award for teaching excellence and an award for outstanding teaching from the associated students of stanford university.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Sapolsky starts out by introducing a concept about how our brains think about stuff. See more ideas about psychology, brain nervous system and human body systems. Robert sapolsky rocks welcome to robert sapolsky rocks. He is the author of several works of nonfiction, including a primates memoir, the trouble with testosterone, why zebras dont get ulcers, and his most recent book this year behave. Much aggression is motivated by conflict between ingroups and outgroups. This post is part of a series summarizing human behavioral biology, taught by robert sapolsky at stanford university in 2010. How i write robert sapolsky bio stanford university.
Sep 01, 2014 robert sapolsky is a professor of biological sciences and neurology at stanford university and the worlds leading researcher on the physiology and psychology of stress. Stanford biologist robert sapolsky ponders the best and worst of us, plus free will with the publication of his latest book, robert sapolsky tackles the best and worst of human behavior and the. Sapolsky flat out dismisses this, citing a simple example of massive protein malnutrition during childhood. Evolutionary innovations in physiology and behavior from molecules to ecosystems. He is currently a professor of biology, and professor of neurology and neurological sciences and, by courtesy, neurosurgery, at stanford university. Sapolsky s storytelling concept is delightful but it also has a powerful intrinsic logic. Its depth and breadth of scholarship are amazing, building on sapolsky s own research and his vast knowledge of the neurobiology, genetic, and behavioral literature. Professor sapolsky is the author of several books, including stress, the aging brain and the mechanisms of neuron death mit press, 1992. Robert sapolsky on aggression this is the 2nd lecture on the limbic system from robert sapolsky s human behavioral biology course at stanford. May 12, 2010 robert sapolsky continues his lectures about aggression in humans but also continues to talk about other emotions and what goes on in the brain to cause these various emotions.
The influence of social hierarchy on primate health. Professor of neurology and neurosurgery, stanford university robert sapolsky holds the john a. Sapolsky is the author of several informative and comical books that present cutting edge psychoneurobiological knowledge in an enjoyable, easy to read format. Sapolsky has 16 books on goodreads with 163834 ratings. Stanford neuroscientist explores what is, and is not. The case of a nonhuman primate culture of low aggression and high affiliation social forces sapolsky, r. Aggression iv by robert sapolsky video aggression iv by.
Rather than point mutations constantly causing tiny genetic shifts, entire gene activating. Robert sapolsky is one of the leading neuroscientists in the world, studying stress in primates. Stanford biologist robert sapolsky ponders the best and worst of us, plus free will with the publication of his latest book, robert sapolsky tackles the best and worst of human behavior. Apr 27, 2017 robert sapolsky is your basic confused human when it comes to violence. He is a professor of biology and neurology at stanford university and the recipient of a. The neurological origins of individuality, 2nd edition, is an interdisciplinary approach to this fascinating subject. Robert sapolsky on behavioral evolution at stanford transcript. He focuses on violence and largely organizes the relevant influences by time scale or sequence. May 08, 2017 stanford biologist robert sapolsky ponders the best and worst of us, plus free will. Altering behavior with gene transfer in the limbic system. Stanford professor robert sapolsky discusses behavioral evolution in detail at stanford. Professor sapolsky goes over a few stories, riddles and quotes and outlines the course curriculum.
There was no radio or any other company, and as a result you wind up sending letters to every human that you have known in your life in hopes that they would write back to you. Lee al, dumas tc, tarapore pe, webster br, ho dy, kaufer d, sapolsky rm. Stanford professor robert sapolsky discusses depression in u. I first consider whether it is high or lowranking ani. Robert sapolsky discusses physiological effects of stress. He stresses the importance of buckets, which is a term he uses to refer to conceptual filters people employ that keep them locked in particular worldviews. Robert sapolsky neuroscientist, primatologist, writer. Behavior department of biology stanford university. Robert sapolsky department of biology stanford university. He points out that it is often difficult to detect any response patterns that could be used to predict. How can humans be so compassionate and altruistic and also so brutal and violent.
In 24 lectures, you will investigate how the human brain is sculpted by evolution, constrained or freed by genes, shaped by early experience, modulated by hormones, and otherwise influenced to produce. To understand why we do what we do, neuroscientist robert sapolsky looks at extreme context, examining actions on timescales from seconds to millions of years before they occurred. Sapolsky dominance hierarchies occur in numerous social species, and rank within them can greatly influence the quality of life of an animal. Neurological sciences, stanford university, mc 5020, stanford, ca 943055020, usa, and institute of primate research, national museums of kenya. Potassium channel gene therapy can prevent neuron death resulting from necrotic and apoptotic insults.
It doesnt take long for robert sapolsky, one of stanford s finest teachers, to pull you right into his course. With the publication of his latest book, robert sapolsky tackles the best and worst of human behavior and the. Alan alda with robert sapolsky of stanford university extended by brains on trial. All this is done brilliantly with a light and funny touch that shows why sapolsky is. Sapolsky author of why zebras dont get ulcers, a primates memoir and the trouble with testosterone attempts to explain all the major influences on human behavior. Sapolsky presents many illustrations of the progress of the subtraction game over historical time. View homework help aggression iv by robert sapolsky from psyc 211 at university of maryland, baltimore county. The site facilitates research and collaboration in academic endeavors. The neurological origins of individuality 2nd edition part i professor robert sapolsky the teaching company robert sapolsky, ph.
He discusses how hormones and evolution have shaped this behavior into. Sapolsky is a macarthur fellow, a world renowned neurobiologist, and an adept science writer best known for his book, why zebras dont get ulcers. Robert sapolsky developed his writing skills doing field work in africa. Robert sapolsky on behavioral evolution at stanford. Robert sapolsky is a professor of biological sciences and neurology at stanford university and the worlds leading researcher on the physiology and psychology of. Sapolsky is a macarthur genius fellow, a professor of biology and neurology at stanford university, and a research associate with the institute of primate research at the national museum of kenya.
Introduction to human behavioral biology robert sapolsky. It doesnt take long for robert sapolsky, one of stanfords finest teachers, to pull you right into his course. Hes for gun control but loves shooting people in laser tag. Robert sapolsky is an extremely talented speaker and teacher whose course at stanford university is one of the most popular classes on campus. Among other examples of traits once thought restricted to humans, but no longer, sapolsky offered instances of vampire bats following the golden rule, or titfortat behavior. The influence of social hierarchy on primate health robert m. In this lecture, the entertaining stanford lecturer dives into the biological and psychological aspect of the most damaging disease.
Sure you can bash a guy over the head with a club, but theres also the aggression, pulling a trigger, dropping a bomb from 30,000 feet away, damning with faint praise, passive aggressive actions. Feb 01, 2011 may 17, 2010 professor robert sapolsky completes his fourth and final part of a discussion about aggression and violence. Lecture videos are available for free online thinking in buckets. This was an audiobook lecture series of around 12 hours. Start studying robert sapolsky discusses physiological effects of stress. Behave pdf summary by american neuroendocrinologist robert sapolsky is an investigation into the structure of our brains, where, in sapolsky s opinion, we should be able to unlock the secrets of what it means to be a human the best and the worst of them. The subject of the lectures is very interdisciplinary and it goes into naturenurture debate regarding behavior, brain, stress, aggression, etc.
He doesnt believe in the death penalty but has specific fantasies about how he would kill hitler. Robert sapolsky, biologist, primatologist, and endocrinologist, has. Robert morris sapolsky born april 6, 1957 is an american neuroendocrinologist and author. Robert sapolsky is part of stanford profiles, official site for faculty, postdocs, students and staff information expertise, bio, research, publications, and more. In 1457, a grown pig was tried and convicted for eating a. His current research examines how stress alters personality patterns and social behavior. The biology of humans at our best and worst duration. Robert sapolsky is a primatologist and a professor of neuroscience at stanford university. And famed stanford neuroendocrinologist and atheist robert sapolsky, author of why zebras dont get ulcers, makes an interesting case in the big think video above that this religion business humans have come up withthis form of metamagical thinkinghas provided a distinct evolutionary advantage. Human behavioral biology video lectures with robert sapolsky. Hes also a renowned researcher and award winning professor at stanford university. At stanford university, primatologist robert sapolsky offers a fascinating and funny look at human behaviors which the rest of the animal kingdom would consider bizarre. The extremely good series of lectures by robert sapolsky that i am watching over couple of months starting, stopping and going around.
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