Neuroendocrinologist Robert Sapolsky, 62, is a professor of biology, neurology, and neurological sciences at Stanford University. Although raised in an Orthodox Jewish family, he now defines himself as an atheist. Dr. Sapolsky is the author of numerous books, including: Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst. In the fascinating Ted Talk liked below, he tackles the profound and intriguing question: “Are Humans Just Another Primate?”
Quote: “I love science, and it pains me to think that so many are terrified of the subject or feel that choosing science means you cannot also choose compassion, or the arts, or be awed by nature. Science is not meant to cure us of mystery, but to reinvent and reinvigorate it.”
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