Robert M. Sapolsky is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation 'Genius Grant'. In this episode of the Freedom Pact podcast, Lewis & Dr Sapolsky delve into the complexities of dopamine, testosterone, oxytocin, and depression, exploring how these biological factors influence human behavior and social dynamics. Dr Sapolsky also shares his personal struggles with depression and explains how it is rooted in biology. He also explains his stance on Free Will, and reacts to the main counter arguments he faces, and his debates with Daniel Dennett.
Chapters
00:00 Trailer
01:14 Understanding Dopamine & How It Effects Us
11:31 Testosterone: What People Get Wrong
17:56 Oxytocin: The Dark Truth
23:40 Dr Sapolsky's Personal Experience with Depression
33:07 Faith and Stress: The Role of Religion in Coping
36:43 Free Will & Why We Have 'None Whatsoever'
39:00 'The Sapolsky Paradox'
45:00 Debating Daniel Dennett on Free Will
50:37 What Makes Life Worth Living?
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