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

#55: Circumcision, Pregnancy Brain, SPE | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews

Mar 20, 2025 · 00:36:51
AI Summary
  • Pregnancy causes significant brain changes including reduced gray matter in social cognition areas, which may enhance maternal responsiveness to infant needs
  • Stanford Prison Experiment revealed how situational factors and experimenter bias shape behavior more than inherent personality traits
  • Circumcision practices stem from historical religious traditions and health misconceptions rather than biological necessity

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PB
Pregnancy Brain
1 podcast appearance

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