Robert Sapolsky
American neuroendocrinology researcher (b. 1957)
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Videos Mentioning Robert Sapolsky
LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Chicago, IL
Andrew Huberman
A friend and author of the book 'Determined', who believes in determinism (lack of free will) and is highly respected for his intellect.
We Really Don’t Have Free Will?: A Conversation with Robert M. Sapolsky (Episode #360)
Sam Harris
Author of 'Behavior' and 'Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will,' and a professor at Stanford University. He has accepted the implications of science on the topic of free will.
How to Increase Your Willpower & Tenacity | Huberman Lab Podcast
Andrew Huberman
A guest on the Huberman Lab podcast, with whom Andrew Huberman discussed the role of testosterone beyond aggression, focusing on its function in making effort feel good.
How to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance
Andrew Huberman
A prominent neuroscientist and author who contributed an introduction or foreword to the book 'Jaws: A Hidden Epidemic'.
Dr. Andy Galpin: Maximize Recovery to Achieve Fitness & Performance Goals | Huberman Lab
Andrew Huberman
Author of 'Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers,' whose work is cited in the context of stress and cortisol.
How Emotions & Social Factors Impact Learning | Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang
Andrew Huberman
A researcher whose 'beautiful work' on chronic stress is referenced as showing that it is not good for health.
Adderall, Stimulants & Modafinil for ADHD: Short- & Long-Term Effects
Andrew Huberman
Colleague of Andrew Huberman at Stanford School of Medicine, mentioned for his work on late-day elevations in cortisol correlating with depressive symptoms.
Control Stress for Healthy Eating, Metabolism & Aging | Dr. Elissa Epel
Andrew Huberman
Neurobiologist known for his work on stress and views on determinism and free will, mentioned as a colleague.
The Science of Setting & Achieving Goals
Andrew Huberman
A notable scientist with whom Andrew Huberman discussed how the brain subjectively changes whether a behavior is positive or negative, using the example of rats on a running wheel.
LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in New York, NY
Andrew Huberman
Provided a foreword to the book 'Jaws' by Paul Ehrlich and Sandra Kahn.
How Humans Select & Keep Romantic Partners in Short & Long Term | Dr. David Buss
Andrew Huberman
Professor at Stanford and a previous guest on the Huberman Lab podcast, who endorsed Dr. Buss's book 'When Men Behave Badly'.
The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice
Andrew Huberman
Author and neuroendocrinologist whose work on animal studies related to choice and stress was mentioned.
Using Your Nervous System to Enhance Your Immune System
Andrew Huberman
Provided a foreword to the book 'Jaws: A Hidden Epidemic,' suggesting his support for its ideas.
Science of Stress, Testosterone & Free Will | Dr. Robert Sapolsky
Andrew Huberman
Professor of Biology and Neurosurgery at Stanford University, specializing in stress, hormones, and behavior. Author of several books, including 'Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers' and 'Behave'.
How to Improve at Learning Using Neuroscience & AI | Dr. Terry Sejnowski
Andrew Huberman
Author of 'Determined,' who does not believe in Free Will, contrasted with Kevin Mitchell.
The Biology of Aggression, Mating, & Arousal | Dr. David Anderson
Andrew Huberman
Scientist who provided information on a previous podcast episode about the effects of exogenous testosterone on human behavior.
Making Sense of Free Will
Sam Harris
Professor of neurobiology offering an analogy of a car to explain mechanistic behavior and arguing against free will, especially in the context of criminal justice.
Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones for Vitality & Longevity | Dr. Peter Attia
Andrew Huberman
Stanford professor mentioned for his interest in menopause data, particularly the timing of estrogen therapy initiation.
How Smell, Taste & Pheromone-Like Chemicals Control You
Andrew Huberman
A Stanford professor who wrote the introduction for the book 'Jaws', detailing the benefits of nasal breathing.
How to Heal From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | Dr. Victor Carrión
Andrew Huberman
A scientist concerned about the neurotoxicity that glucocorticoids can have in the brain, also involved in advising on cortisol concentrations for organoid studies.
The Science & Process of Healing From Grief
Andrew Huberman
A colleague of Huberman at Stanford and Stanford School of Medicine, who has discussed the relationship between cortisol rhythms and mental health, and has been a guest on the podcast.
Understanding & Controlling Anger & Aggression
Andrew Huberman
Professor at Stanford who studies testosterone, estrogen, and other hormones' impacts on behavior; a previous guest on the Huberman Lab Podcast. He emphasizes that testosterone increases proactivity and willingness to lean into effort, not aggression directly.
Understand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools
Andrew Huberman
A colleague of Andrew Huberman at Stanford, mentioned for his description of the hippocampus. Renowned for his work on stress and neurobiology.
How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality | Dr. Kyle Gillett
Andrew Huberman
Famous neuroscientist whose analogy about testosterone exacerbating existing personality traits (jerks become bigger jerks, kind people become kinder) is referenced by Huberman and Gillett.