(March 31, 2010) Stanford professor Robert Sapolsky lectures on the biology of behavioral evolution and thoroughly discusses examples such as The Prisoner's Dilemma. Stanford University http://www.stanford.edu Stanford Department of Biology http://biology.stanford.edu/ Stanford University Channel on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/stanford
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Netflix doesn't even have anything as binge-worthy as this guy's videos.
Sapolsky is the reason I'm a bio major. I read "Zebras" in prison and went around trying to explain everything I took from it to everyone I could haha. First month out, started college, aced bio, and already a TA. Thanks Professor.
this is the kind of thing that justifies youtube.
This is the man you climb the mountain to meet
This is the entire purpose of the internet. Thanks so much!
I can’t believe that the university put one of its most popular professor’s lectures on youtube for free. How great is that? I was so excited when i saw who was teaching this.
I am an exceptionally old senior citizen and did not go to college and have always wondered what it would be like to attend college. Now I can say I took a class at Stanford, I found this class extremely interesting. Like the saying goes it's never to late to learn. This is one of more valuable lessons on UTube.
who else aspires to be as well spoken, intelligent and funny as this man?
Professor: Why have you taken this course? Student: *_yes_*
Free college for everyone. It starts like this.
Robert Sapolsky truly lives up to the title of Professor.
I'm a simple old woman, a farmer from Qazakhstan. I study English. And I'm captivated by videos of this professor. Because of them, I better understand English and biology. Thanks so much for such videos!!!!
This series of lectures is one of the best things that happened in my life. Immensely illuminating, enjoyable, thought-provoking and above all conducted by a fantastic teacher. Such a privilege to have free access to them.
Reading through the comments section of this video shows an amazing thirst for knowledge. So many people who are not in college and not taking this course are captivated. It's refreshing to see the internet used for something productive. (And thank you Stanford for posting these videos on YouTube. This is the second course I'm working through and it's genuinely made me want to go to Stanford. I have a fear of our school system and a distaste for debt but these professors make me feel like it might be worth it.)
I love how he gives these mini summaries throughout the lecture and it's literally so precise and holistic, like reinforcing information into your brain, What a genius lecturer
My highschool teachers would have a stroke if they knew I was watching these taking notes.
Just a comment to honor the man who wrote an hour and a half lecture subtitles. This man is a true hero
“Why are you taking this class?” “Yes”
00:00 Intro 04:00 Introduction to Evolution and Social Behavior 14:11 Wrong concepts about Behavioral Evolution 19:08 Fundamental Behavior Patterns based on Evolution 41:15 The Strategical Patterns of Behavior 1:02:13 Strategic Behavioral Patterns Examples on Animal Realms & Exceptions 1:15:56 Summary & Predicting Behavior upon Sexual Diamorphism in species 1:36:51 Ending
"for 22 years students at stanford are more interested in depression than sex.." lol its not just yall