Key Insights from "Behave - The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst"
- The human brain is incredibly complex and its function can be influenced by a multitude of factors, both internal and external.
- Our behavior is not merely dictated by our genes but is a product of interaction between our genetics, environment, and experiences.
- Aggression and cooperation are both deeply rooted in our biology and have evolutionary advantages.
- The concept of free will is complicated by our understanding of the biological factors that influence our behavior.
- Neuroplasticity, or the brain's ability to change and adapt, plays a...