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

Testosterone, Why We Cry, Shame | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews #93

Jan 8, 2026 · 00:31:36
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  • Humans cry for emotional regulation, social bonding, and stress relief across different psychological states
  • Shame evolved as a social emotion enforcing group norms and preventing status loss within communities
  • Testosterone is overstated as a driver of aggression; context and social factors matter more than hormone levels

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