Charles Whitman
The 'Texas Tower Sniper' from 1964, who killed 14 people due to a glioblastoma pushing on his amygdala, used as an example of a neurological cause for violent behavior.
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#34 – Sam Harris, Ph.D.: The transformative power of mindfulness
Peter Attia MD
The 'Texas Tower Sniper' from 1964, who killed 14 people due to a glioblastoma pushing on his amygdala, used as an example of a neurological cause for violent behavior.
Gun Violence in America: A Conversation with Graeme Wood (Episode #283)
Sam Harris
Notorious sniper who shot people from the clock tower at the University of Texas, illustrating a scenario where rifles have a terrifying advantage.
Sam Harris & Jordan Peterson in Vancouver 2018 (with Bret Weinstein moderating) — Second Night
Sam Harris
A mass murderer mentioned by Sam Harris as a prototypical case where a brain tumor (glioblastoma pressing on his amygdala) provided a biological explanation for his 'evil' behavior, deflating the ethical category.