Robert Sapolsky (1957–)
Robert Sapolsky is a distinguished American neuroendocrinologist, primatologist, and science writer renowned for his extensive research on stress, neurophysiology, and behavior. A professor of biology, neurology, and neurological sciences at Stanford University, he is also a research associate at the National Museums of Kenya and has spent decades studying baboons in the wild to understand the effects of dominance hierarchies and stress on health. His impactful popular science books delve into the biological underpinnings of human behavior, free will, and the complexities of our existence…