Robert Sapolsky
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Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst
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The line between good and evil is often blurred by circumstances beyond our control.
Our capacity for violence is matched only by our capacity for love.
We are the product of our biology, our environment, and our culture.
Our brains evolved to navigate a world of social complexity.
Empathy is a powerful force that can drive both altruistic and destructive behavior.
Understanding the role of hormones can give us insight into our behavior.
Stress can be both an environmental trigger and a biological response.
Understanding behavior requires understanding the biology that underlies it.
Every decision we make is influenced by a myriad of factors that we often don't even recognize.
To truly understand human behavior, we must look beyond the individual and consider the societal context.