Books Brothers

In this epic deep-dive episode, brothers JD and Andrew Dennison tackle Robert Sapolsky's masterwork "Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst." We explore how our brains, hormones, genes, and environment shape human behavior from seconds to millions of years before an action occurs. From the neuroscience of decision-making to the evolutionary roots of tribalism, they break down Sapolsky's fascinating insights into why we do what we do. Key topics include:   How different brain regions like the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and dopamine systems influence our choices Why testosterone isn't just about aggression The surprising truth about oxytocin (it's not all free love!) What adolescent brain development reveals about human nature How cultural evolution and biology intertwine to shape societies   00:07:42 Chapter 2: 1 second before: Neuroscience 00:44:46 Chapter 4 Hours to Days Before: Hormones 1:04:51 Chapter 5: Days to Months Before: Neuroplasticity 01:09:59 Chapter 6 Adolescence or Dude Where’s my