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#350: Dr Robert Sapolsky - You’ve Been Lied To About Testosterone, Dopamine, Depression & Free Will
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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? Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) www.Instagram.com/freedompact www.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment
353 episodes
Manage episode 445897887 series 2403126
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? Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) www.Instagram.com/freedompact www.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment
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