Robert M. Sapolsky

Robert M. Sapolsky is a renowned neuroscientist, primatologist, and author known for his extensive work on stress and behavior. He is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University, where his research focuses on how stress hormones affect overall health and behavior patterns. Sapolsky has spent years studying wild baboons in Africa, gaining insights into stress and its impact on social hierarchies. His popular science books, including "Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers" and "Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst," explore complex scientific ideas in an accessible manner, making significant contributions to public understanding of neuroscience and human psychology.