Why do we do the things we do? This is the question at the center of this book by Robert Sapolsky, a neurobiologist and primatologist. Unsurprisingly, there is no easy answer, and even though looking at our biological makeup is essential to even begin understanding it, on its own, it is not enough to fully illuminate the complexities of human behaviour. The first part of the book is dedicated to explaining how our brain is designed, what the different parts are for and how they […]