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Robert Sapolsky | Father-Offspring Interviews

Robert Sapolsky
Robert Sapolsky | Father-Offspring Interviews
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  • Robert Sapolsky | Father-Offspring Interviews

    Gut Microbiome; Shame vs Guilt; Your Comments | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews

    03/09/2026 | 43 mins.
    Episode 126 of Father-Offspring Interviews. Topics in this episode include if the gut microbiome can affect the brain, especially when it comes to psychiatric disorders, and the difference between shame and guilt-based cultures.

    Social & Websites
    Question Submission: https://ha66meqrpqz.typeform.com/sapolsky
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.sapolsky

    00:00 Intro and Comments Response
    00:04:28 Question 1 (Gut Microbiome and the brain)
    00:20:54 Question 2 (Shame vs. guilt-based cultures)
  • Robert Sapolsky | Father-Offspring Interviews

    Giraffe Math; Introversion/Extroversion Neuroscience | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews

    27/08/2026 | 29 mins.
    Episode 125 of Father-Offspring Interviews. This episode includes discussion of some of the supposed neurobiological differences between introversion and extroversion and why they may be inaccurate, and the recent demonstration of mathematical abilities by some Spanish giraffe.

    Social & Websites
    Question Submission: https://ha66meqrpqz.typeform.com/sapolsky
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.sapolsky

    00:00 Intro
    00:00:17 Question 1 (Neurobiology of introversion and extroversion)
    00:20:54 Question 2 (Giraffe that do math)
  • Robert Sapolsky | Father-Offspring Interviews

    Pseudoscience and Conspiracy Theories; No Mosquitos | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews

    13/08/2026 | 33 mins.
    Episode 124 of Father-Offspring Interviews. Topics in this episode include the world of pseudoscience and conspiracy theories and how to talk to someone who believes them, and what would happen if we got rid of mosquitos once and for all.

    Social & Websites
    Question Submission: https://ha66meqrpqz.typeform.com/sapolsky
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.sapolsky

    00:00 Intro
    00:00:14 Question 1 (Pseudoscience and conspiracy theories)
    00:20:56 Question 2 (Could we eradicate mosquitos?)
  • Robert Sapolsky | Father-Offspring Interviews

    Male Eradications; Autoimmune Contradictions | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews

    06/08/2026 | 37 mins.
    Episode 123 of Father-Offspring Interviews. Topics in this episode include the relationship between the immune system, stress, and glucocorticoids, and why men keep coming close to being wiped out.

    Social & Websites
    Question Submission: https://ha66meqrpqz.typeform.com/sapolsky
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.sapolsky

    00:00 Intro
    00:00:14 Question 1 (Autoimmunity, stress, and glucocorticoids)
    00:15:17 Question 2 (Male Eradications)
  • Robert Sapolsky | Father-Offspring Interviews

    Ape Laughter; Mirror Cells | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews

    30/07/2026 | 28 mins.
    Episode 122 of Father-Offspring Interviews. Topics in this episode include the potential danger that is mirror cells, and whether other apes laugh like we do.

    Social & Websites
    Question Submission: https://ha66meqrpqz.typeform.com/sapolsky
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.sapolsky

    00:00 Intro
    00:00:14 Question 1 (Mirror Cells)
    00:16:58 Question 2 Part 1 (Ape Laughter)
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About Robert Sapolsky | Father-Offspring Interviews
Dr. Robert Sapolsky and his Offspring answer your questions, with topics ranging from his books to his time doing field work in Kenya, current research to current events, and lots more.
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