How Chronic Stress Reduces Empathy

Name: How Chronic Stress Reduces Empathy
Uploaded: 2026-08-06
Duration: 5 min 30 s
Channel: Chris Williamson
Description: Dr. Robert Sapolsky explains that chronic stress diminishes empathy and moral judgment, leading individuals to become more self-interested. He attributes this to the impact of stress hormones on brain regions responsible for empathy.

Dr. Robert Sapolsky explains that chronic stress diminishes empathy and moral judgment, leading individuals to become more self-interested. He attributes this to the impact of stress hormones on brain regions responsible for empathy.

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