1. Introduction to Human Behavioral Biology

[wfspeterson]

Awesome video! Just wondering, how does what Professor Sapolsky says regarding menstrual synchrony match up with the wikipedia article on McClintock_effect ? It seems to say that there is no good evidence for the evidence of it.

[rogernfc]

so nice...

[alexlangenbach]

fantastic man, ineffably eloquent and entertaining:)

[ColeRobinson93]

Best professor ever! <3

[davwillev]

"We have absolutely typical, boring physiology but we use it in ways that no other animal could." Classic!

[Lenocas2011]

Nice :) thanks for posting

[Marcloud]

..Or you can answer it like a gangsta and say "Fuck dat chicken yo".

[MrZombieRyan]

glad they put this stuff up :) internets ftw.

[Licensetokill29]

Education was never this entertaining.

[sr438]

WOW! =D

[DENISBERTHOLDI]

THAT"S A VERY GOOD IDEA! LET"S CONTINUE ...

[MeemeeeXX]

Internet makes me smarter. Thanks for uploading.

[RipTheJackR]

SWEET! Goldmine struck! :) Thanks for the upload. This is what it is about. Everyone is better off with this upload accessible. Everyone.

[TheAbsolumER]

such an amazing teacher.

i would definitly go to school everyday if my teachers would all be like that.

[Oskoreii]

Robert's lectures never disappoint!

[1Haze1]

totally irrelevant to the point he made but i do actually have a number of paints used category in my head. if you can do more with less base materials its more impressive. i think this category in my head anyway stems from amazing dithering techniques among pixel artists to make up for lack of colours

[fekyweb]

best lecturer ever

[FinnAtheist]

I'm Finnish...

[M139NG]

I guess i meant it's the fact that that this kind of knowledge is so accessible to everyone, while racism(clearly categorical/box thinking) seem to grow.

That is the confusing part. No the lectures,they are clear as day.

[janinthesky88]

3) we do things that other animals never do (routines; non-reproductive sex, language use)

What does biology have to do with all this?

Structure of course, order. Catch up sessions, being a behavioural biologist all life anyway.

Introduce buckets. Each behaviour; rip apart each bucket. TAs

[janinthesky88]

Examples of categorical thinking.

Categories in the study of the biology of human behaviour:

behaviour, neuron circuitry, environmental stimuli/triggers, hormonal predisposition, development, genes, evolution!

Platforms: Psychology Endocrinology, Genetics, Evolution, Development

Influential people who made bucket statements; dangers!

Chellenges:

1) we are just like every other animal (synchronising female cycles)

2) we have the same physiology but use it very differently (chess, reading)

[lumikitten]

Actually, Finns are normally able to distinguish between B and P perfectly well, and they are different phonetically from one another in Finnish. What Sapolsky had witnessed was the Finnish tendency when speaking English, to ignore the almost silent 'h' sound in the word pear (kind of like 'p-h-ear'). So while the Finn in question probably had said 'pear', not 'bear', he probably said it "incorrectly", ignoring the slight exhale right after the 'p' sound in a way characteristic to the accent.

[DesideriumOne]

Lectures like this make me sad not being able to attend Stanford. :(

[janinthesky88]

@DesideriumOne this lecture could also make you feel happy that they are willing to share :) that you don't have to be there to learn these things :) Yay internet! :)

[M139NG]

@janinthesky88 3'rd option:)

This lectures are confusing, as one realize this kind of information and knowledge is free on the internet. Has been for years.

And at the same time racism an stupidity seem to flourish like never before.

[janinthesky88]

@M139NG How are the lectures confusing? Humans are confusing if anything; we have intellectual sharing like this on one hand and what you said- discrimination also still exist.

[PoledniceWP]

What was the girl's reasoning for saying 7 billion? I couldn't hear.

[eyebal]

As seen on 'Christianity'?

[YTRulesFromNM]

He left out the part about how I bought a sports car and tried to get it restored.

[Goat777Face]

Are there any more videos from this series?

[sugarcanegray]

@Goat777Face search for Human Behavioural Biology, there's the entire 101 course on here.

[Goat777Face]

@sugarcanegray oh look, you have the playlist at the end of your comment. Thanks dude ;)

[AikidoEnth]

Isn't this the dude that was on Zeitgeist the third?

[jacman117]

Awesome!

[Finty290]

I'm studying business in college for the last 3 years, but in my spare time (ond often instead of studying) I watch lectures pertaing to biology, such as this (great) lecture. Think I need to re-evaluate my life!

[btamills]

Very intriguing..

[sweetgirl3691]

I wish it would show how many people raised their hands for each question at the start...

[ChillpointNews]

These lectures are so good... at the same time, it makes me depressed about the quality of the lectures I go to at the university I am majoring at in Sweden.

[Joobalooboo]

Man, someone please glue this guy's feet to the floor! Haha, he walks back and forth SO MUCH.

[platoscave911]

I see so people are animals or hamsters baboons whatever. Your not special or individual just another animal in the kingdom. oh i know you ask the question but you didnt answer, of course you dont believe in God. You people are so arrogant and egotistical you must feel God like right. All powerful and all knowing. Oh by the way triangle,circle,square,pile of shit, did i get it right! people actually pay for this garbage!

[jeZza710]

@platoscave911 your incoherent and stupid..that is all

[platoscave911]

@jeZza710

Is that all you got.......weak! What a waste of your time!

[YuiCody]

@platoscave911 Can you define God? Is it possible to believe in something that can't be defined?

[platoscave911]

@YuiCody Probably only to myself though I mean i could attempt to explain God to you but not from an all knowing position, that would be arrogant of me to seduce you in my beliefs or knowledge etc. I think yes because people are emotional and spiritual beings. Peace!

[ukatam]

@platoscave911 So who is this 'God'?

[platoscave911]

@ukatam That you have to define on your own. Dont look to others to define things for you. Search your feelings your heart and you decide what is God.

[ukatam]

@platoscave911 How can you believe in something you cant define? And what's this business about heart? My heart is used to pump blood throughout my body, what's that go to do with some supposed uncreated creator of the universe?

[platoscave911]

@ukatam See the point here is you are a materialist. If you dont know what that word means by all means do some homework.

[ukatam]

@platoscave911 Is being a materialist as you say necessarily a bad thing? I dont disagree that our emotions and feelings colour our life and that there is a meaning to life, but is it fair for us to take out subjective view of reality (as humans) and apply it to the universe? Just because our brain craves the idea of an ultimate authority figure does that make it so? I'm not trying to be cold and unbelieving, I'm just trying to have the most honest view of reality, consistent to evidence.

[JMilesOfficial]

@ukatam Thank you for taking all of these words out of my mouth... Reading is quicker than typing it ;)

[ukatam]

@platoscave911 You made absolutely no sense. I can smell the stench of your religious indoctrination and it sickens me.

[platoscave911]

@ukatam Slow down quit getting so emotional. You must not have comprehended what i was trying to say. your own insecurities are causing you to lash out at me. Thers is no indoctrination going on here! Dont let anger ruin what could be a beautiful life. Oh and for clarity i dont believe in religious indoctrination.

[ukatam]

@platoscave911 "of course you dont believe in God. You people are so arrogant and egotistical you must feel God like right. All powerful and all knowing." That is evidence that you have been severely religiously indoctrinated and brainwashed in my books. I'm absolutely calm by the way. And of course you dont believe in religious indoctrination, if you did...well, I think we know you wouldn't be a youtube missionary anymore.

[FlaccidCamel]

This man is my new hero

[idster7]

i knew it was the subway stops. :) 42nd, 50th, 59th, 66th, 72nd, 29th, 86th, 125th...

[axblake1]

I think the quality of teaching is directly correlated to the epicness of the beard.

[WannaNeurobiologist]

@axblake1 you are SO correct.

[yellapantulahr]

@axblake1 haa this is nice ...someone said the sam....may be true

[PatrickSmithPhD]

@axblake1 - RIGHT ON MATE :)

[RRalisa]

@axblake1 Bwahaha, agree :D

[menonfire12]

@axblake1 Agreed.

[jezalan]

Go to google. Type in truth contest. On the first result go to the present. Read all. There's a world wide spiritual awakening happening. Be part of it and discover who you really are

[bacoazul]

No catch up classes on video?????

[PurelyUnpure]

So I randomly clicked on this video with no intention at all, and then I couldn't stop watching. Geez, I'd love to have this guy as a professor at my university.

[1381rbl]

This is completely absorbing and interesting!

[1381rbl]

Wow. I just procrastinated my schooling and homework for an hour with learning.

[Scofield0085]

@1381rbl Welcome to my life lol. I have spent literally countless of worthwhile hours learning totally non related stuff while procrastinating my homework till the last possible hour

[Pablo123456x]

@1381rbl Same here. It makes you feel less guilty.

The problem is that I study business administration!

[menonfire12]

@1381rbl Me too!

[sleepcity]

Robert Sapolsky is a brilliant teacher and absolute delight to read. Can't wait until he comes out with a new book. Also -- get his courses from The Teaching Company if you like these videos. They are incredible!

[TadyZaZ]

zoom out goddamnit!

[akaZerova]

I am entering for being a psychology major in spring.

This is SO FUCKING INTERESTING. I love these classes.

[yunesbb]

WOW !

i actually LEARNED something !!

[alracgabu]

it is a great help for people who haven´t much time for being the whole time in libraries and need to work full time cheers for that

[TDP788]

youtube saves me alot of money for my education

[Preeyag]

super, thanks....



[kristine5050]

great teacher!!

[idster7]

is there a transcript for the lectures of this course?

[jfksljfsfjsl]

@idster7

I also have this question. Without transcript it's hard for non native English speakers.



[idster7]

@jfksljfsfjsl i actually am a native English speaker. I just find it's quicker to read than it is to wait for people to speak.

[TwiztedRune]

I love the internet so much more than I did a second ago..

[keithpetro]

When I saw that sequence, I automatically thought 43.

04, 14, 23, 34

the tens place is going up by 1 each number

the ones place is fluctuating between 3 and 4

[keithpetro]

@keithpetro But, of course, I missed the fact that it goes 4 4 at first. So 44 would work...

[TDP788]

@keithpetro hey can you please explain the example with the numbers? i dont get it...

[thee1spleffy]

gd leacturer

[lxndr8989]

what about anthropology?

[Capcanister]

Woah, he's a good teacher!

[colinbird1]

Why Don't Zebras Get Ulcers is one of my favorite books, ever. I cannot believe my good fortune to be able to follow an entire course by Robert Sapolsky.

Thank you Stanford!

[aNdRyyy8]

7 dislikes? seriously though?

[ElasticWorld]

Why did I never get a teacher with a beard like that??

[blizzard762]

This is fascinating stuff!

[Bax7a]

I'm off to go buy that Chaos bookie wookie

[RyonI21]

Man...seems like every 1min of this lecture equals to 1 high school year :) Amazing!

[PlateMailArmored]

The whole material for this 25-lecture is here:

"bit.ly

/v2hmvo"

Sent by Mr. Sapolsky itself.

Thank you professor.

If this link provided get out of view, please reauplod because there will be a lot of people looking for this reading list. Thank you.

[freeopenudotorg]

Great Video. Collegiate Independent Study Association rated this program collegiate quality. Collegiate Independent Study Free Open University project gives credit for watching this video.

[dxvxvx]

how about doing a lecture on 9/11 an inside job and get your uni to stop spying on its students

[Bax7a]

@dxvxvx paranoid?

[MardukHail]

@jesschappellable

All scientific categories are made by humans and not by nature, you dumb ass.

It is a common Jewish strategy to tell Whites that their race is a fiction, while Jews are diligent about preserving their own.

[kimberlyhaas1]

Everyone sub to my channel and i will do the same back. Lets get lots of subs

[dalcde]

0:20 did he say 3 and a half dogs?

[MardukHail]

He's a brilliant man, but his Jewishness is getting in the way of reason, when he says there's no such thing as race.

Mestizos and Africans will be absolutely incapable of maintaining a civilized America.

[jesschappellable]

@MardukHail There is such a thing as race, which is how it can be discussed. But it is a category made by humans not nature. It seems your short sightedness gets in the way of reason.

[xPEACHxEATERx]

@MardukHail lol You're funny... in the head. ;)

[werwohlsein]

Wow! Thanks for uploading this. I'm engineer and this is just the perfect opportunity to start thinking outside the box

[momijinohanako]

anyone knows the name of the genetic disease it starts of with? the one that makes punch your coworker in the face and take off with a 16-year old?

[euphorazine]

Human menstrual synchrony is not nearly as well-established or well-understood as Sapolsky makes it out to be. But I'm all for a little sensationalism to get the kids interested :)

[VinkoRajic]

I can use telepathy, I am interesting to take part in research on it.

[xPEACHxEATERx]

@VinkoRajic And I have a healing factor and claws that pop out of my forehands at will. Let's save the planet!

[Ankhelinos]

This videos are my drugs !

[Mykhaiylo]

One of the best teachers in the world!

(Support the Venus Project!)

[Djinnmeister]

I'd like to have seen the number of hands that went up to the opening questions.

[necronoir032789]

Love the beard! Love the content! I want him as a professor!

[aew782]

OMG thank you stanford!

[leethaksor]

Great lectue, but the bit about Finnish people not separating P and B is not true.

[martinmartiini]

the dude looks like neanderthal ape human from Greece in 500 BC

[PatrickScherger]

@martinmartiini If you go out and become as brilliant as this man is, then you can grow whatever you want under your chin.

[Ragnarok2042]

I love this. Is there a good textbook available on this kind of subject? I don't even know the right name for it.

[DillanBoutin]

YES!!! And you sir get a bagel with cream cheese.

[JayDekkos]

Woah, this teacher is awesome. Hopefully I get a teacher this energetic and insightful.

[FataleChryses]

This was so amazing. I hope my college offers a class like this. This is exactly what I want to learn and do in my field of study. Thanks so much!!

[sokseb]

1 hour of nothing. What a wasteful lecture.

[Denkverbrecher]

Can somebody tell me the names of the 2 books with autors pls, which i have to read for this Lecture?

[jonald32z]

@Denkverbrecher Chaos: Making a New Science by James Gleick and "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" by Robert Sapolsky. The Chaos book is relevant for about 1.5 lectures and is informative but not vital. Sapolsky's book is fantastic and covers a wide range of material.

[Denkverbrecher]

@jonald32z Thank you very much sir!

[Denkverbrecher]

@jonald32z The Stapolskybook is sell out in store here in germay. On amazon it costs 80 eur, maybe rhe libary could help me out :)

[jonald32z]

@Denkverbrecher Yeah. It's a good book but that's a little steep. You can easily understand the class material without reading the book. There's a good lecture "Sapolsky on depression" that addresses the hormone to neurotransmitter flow which is a key theme in the book. If you watch that it'll give you a good overview of the book's focus and how stress can impact health in various ways. Get the stress hormone going, it amps up the stress response and stops repair processes, which in turn creates

[jonald32z]

@Denkverbrecher health impacts, including hypertension, cardiovascular issue, diabetes, poor aging, depression, etc. as the body's resources are devoted to fighting chronic psychological stress instead of dealing with a real stress and then relaxing and rejuvenating. Of course this is simplifying it, but that's the point of the book. The depression lecture gives an overview as he demonstrates how the stress gets the ball rolling.

[Denkverbrecher]

@jonald32z I know a little bit about this. I have seen a documantary named "5 biologische Naturgetze" the contex seem to be the same but in a more medical view. However I shouldnt be lazy so read the book in english now. : )

[Denkverbrecher]

I like study at home! Thanks Stanford!

[Jaygorian1]

Go stumbleupon!!!!

[7markosmezza7]

stumbleupon

[Bluedash3r]

the first 15 minutes was boring but it gradually got more interesting

[YTJimmyMelcher]

Does anyone know where I can find reading material or notes for this course to help digest this?

[jonald32z]

@YTJimmyMelcher His book "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" covers the stress material.

[cruzdavid72]

yes, thanks to the university for uploading these lectures! and of course, to Prof. Sapolsky, too.

[ssfredette]

why dislike this?

[schzx]

@ssfredette Because the balls-to-the-walls barrage of hot-button political issues at the very beginning makes me suspect that this course is going to contain more ideological bullshit than science.

[ssfredette]

@schzx no shit, behavior has a lot to do with ideology

[jccusell]

Thank you Stanford for uploading wonderful lectures like these. It makes knowledge and some form of education possible to those who aren't n the position to afford it.

[MsAgnosticatheist]

@jccusell Exactly, I feel so happy to be able to learn from such a great professor and I'm poor as dirt.

[Coffeeisnecessary]

@jccusell I agree! I'm taking massive loans for my education...in Texas...X___X/

[OneMileyCyrusFanVlog]

Did they upload the catching up courses ?

[Coffeeisnecessary]

@OneMileyCyrusFanVlog Go to ForaTV s youtube channel / website Berkeley has similar

[OneMileyCyrusFanVlog]

@Coffeeisnecessary thanks a lot ! that flora channel is amazing !!

[Coffeeisnecessary]

@OneMileyCyrusFanVlog Your welcome! I loved Sam Harris' speech, and also the speech on the social humanity! They are great!

[OneMileyCyrusFanVlog]

This is SO interesting, I gotta say, this is one hell of a professor ! I'm doing Psychology studies in French, and I get the answers for the questions I've always wondered HERE !! wish I was in Standford !

Thank you so much for sharing ! I'm really grateful for that :)

[flybybutterflies]

Hey guys, I am a psych grad and I like watching professors online so I decide to post simple lecture series relating to science and psychology. Do check out my channel if interested!

[soth3dcom]

Poles are everywhere!

Loved the lecture, moving to 2nd part. :)

[BenNCM]

Is Robert purposefully avoiding the gaze of the camera?

[arthurlogins]

I just can't get enough after ZEITGEIST MOVING FORWARD...!

Every lecture is a revelation.........!

[Tullppa]

how come none of my profs can be this interesting?

[junka22]

I am from Finland and we do differentiate a 'P' and a 'B' , at least in the common dialect, maybe in some rarer dialects and old finnish it was different

[steelty]

19:20 Perfect example of bottom-up processing compared to top-down, but why is it worthy of bagel with cream cheese? Oh, yeah: Positive reinforcement.

[mljungberg10]

This is by far the most rewarding youtube video I've seen yet. VERY interesting and educational! :D

On with the rest of them...

[JVerstry]

Can't believe the person who is filming is so incompetent at framing Sapolsky properly... This is a great presentation poorly recorded. Poor spending of recording resources.

[olddouchebag]

@JVerstry It's not hollywood.

[flybybutterflies]

@JVerstry well, maybe it was prof Sapolsky who doesn't want the camera to be in his face. Watch his other series, he seems to prefer the camera at the side.

[ReasonGuysCopyright]

15:25

Like when things are priced at $1.99

[kmmh87]

Fantastical lecture. Thank you,

The only point that I'd like to make is that nature IS wonderful and amazing. It doesn't become any less wonderful and amazing when it follows a logical pattern.

[MsAgnosticatheist]

He is so Awesome!!!!!