Neuroscientist: How To Escape The Rat Race | Robert Sapolsky
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Dr. Robert Sapolsky, renowned neuroscientist and primatologist, joins Light Watkins to uncover the science behind stress, the illusion of free will, and what baboons can teach us about human behavior. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:39 - From Orthodox Jew to Atheist 00:07:44 - The obsession that shaped Dr. Sapolsky's career 00:11:07 - How stress in baboons reveals secrets about human health 00:20:41 - Why free will is an illusion (shocking truth!) 00:26:18 - What if everything is predetermined? (Society's biggest question) 00:36:13 - Mind-blowing coincidences: do they really exist? 00:48:48 - A new perspective around racism and tribalism 00:52:29 - Why people love to judge 01:16:43 - What baboons teach us about human nature 01:18:38 - How to build a more humane society ________________________________________________ BINGEWATCH THE SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVE CONVERSATIONS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6xBLYUXbFiDCGFPdjMJ6IQL5nRcXPN-P ________________________________________________ JOIN LIGHT’S MENTORING PROGRAM: A one-on-one coaching experience designed for leaders, creatives, and seekers ready to align success with purpose. Unlock clarity, break free from limiting patterns, and build a life of true alignment. Apply today: https://www.lightwatkins.com/mentoring ________________________________________________ JOIN LIGHT’S GROUP COACHING PROGRAM: Ready to create the most transformative year of your life? Join my high-touch, quarterly program designed to help you cultivate lasting change through small, intentional daily actions. Join now: http://tortoiseapproach.com ________________________________________________ JOIN THE LIVE ACCOUNTABILITY CALLS WITH LIGHT: Every Wednesday, Light hosts these live meditation & Dharma talks in The Happiness Insiders Online Community. To join or more here: https://thehappinessinsiders.com/join ________________________________________________ SUBSCRIBE TO LIGHT’S SUBSTACK for exclusive essays, insights, and personal reflections delivered straight to your inbox. Thought-provoking, practical, and designed to help you live with more alignment. Join here: https://lightwatkins.substack.com ________________________________________________ GET LIGHT’S NEWSLETTER: a weekly series offering fresh insights on topical issues, intuitive decision-making, and spiritually-aligned choices. Every Monday & Thursday, Light shares a new way of looking at old problems—one that will inspire you to trust your inner guidance. Sign up today: https://lightwatkins.com/newsletter ________________________________________________ More from Light: https://lightwatkins.com
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