behave

Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst

by Robert M. Sapolsky

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In Behave, Robert M. Sapolsky unpacks why humans act with compassion or cruelty by tracing behavior across layers of biology and context—from split-second brain chemistry to hormones, upbringing, culture, and evolution. Blending neuroscience with history and ethics, he reveals how circumstances shape moral choices and aggression. Sapolsky challenges simple blame, urging empathy, deeper understanding, and smarter systems that reduce harm and bring out our best selves.

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