Robert Sapolsky | Father-Offspring Interviews

By Robert Sapolsky

Dr. Robert Sapolsky and his Offspring answer your questions, with topics ranging from his books to his time doing field work in Kenya, current research to current events, and lots more.... more

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Number 1: Giraffe Math; Introversion/Extroversion Neuroscience | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
Episode 125 of Father-Offspring Interviews. This episode includes discussion of some of the supposed neurobiological differences between introversion and extroversion and why they may be inaccurate, and the recent demonstration of mathematical abilities by some Spanish giraffe. Social & Websites Question Submission: https://ha66meqrpqz.typeform.com/sapolsky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.sapolsky 00:00 Intro 00:00:17 Question 1 (Neurobiology of introversion and extroversion) 00:20:54 Question 2 (Giraffe that do math)
August 27, 202630min
Number 2: The Lindsay Clancy Case | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
Episode 127 of Father-Offspring Interviews. This episode focuses on the Lindsay Clancy trial, discussing both the scientific and legal aspects of it and their interaction, and how this could be a landmark case for psychiatric diseases and the law. Social & Websites Question Submission: https://ha66meqrpqz.typeform.com/sapolsky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.sapolsky 00:00 Intro 00:00:39 Part 1 (Context for the case) 00:05:58 Part 2 (The Neurobiology Perspective) 00:20:25 Part 3 (The Legal Aspect)
September 10, 202633min
Number 3: Pseudoscience and Conspiracy Theories; No Mosquitos | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
Episode 124 of Father-Offspring Interviews. Topics in this episode include the world of pseudoscience and conspiracy theories and how to talk to someone who believes them, and what would happen if we got rid of mosquitos once and for all. Social & Websites Question Submission: https://ha66meqrpqz.typeform.com/sapolsky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.sapolsky 00:00 Intro 00:00:14 Question 1 (Pseudoscience and conspiracy theories) 00:20:56 Question 2 (Could we eradicate mosquitos?)
August 13, 202634min
Number 4: Gut Microbiome; Shame vs Guilt; Your Comments | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
Episode 126 of Father-Offspring Interviews. Topics in this episode include if the gut microbiome can affect the brain, especially when it comes to psychiatric disorders, and the difference between shame and guilt-based cultures. Social & Websites Question Submission: https://ha66meqrpqz.typeform.com/sapolsky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.sapolsky 00:00 Intro and Comments Response 00:04:28 Question 1 (Gut Microbiome and the brain) 00:20:54 Question 2 (Shame vs. guilt-based cultures)
September 03, 202644min
Number 5: #19: Phobias, Apotemnophilia, Youthful Biases | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
Episode 19 of Father-Offspring Interviews. Topics in this video include “prepared learning” of phobias, non-human primate parenting, voting bias in kids, and more.
November 28, 202420min