Great observations, thanks for the share EEE. Sapolsky explores how multiple experiences of trauma in one's life, especially a young life, physically, yes physically alters the brain. Studies have demonstrated that the vast majority of inmates on death row have had traumatic brain injury and TBI is associated with antisocial behaviors including violence, impulse control, and various mental health problems. Here's a fascinating test one can take to determine one's ACE score (adverse childhood experiences). https://americanspcc.org/take-the-aces-quiz/ Even a fetus, yes, in the womb, is affected by the stress of its mother. Women in low socioeconomic circumstances are under more stress for a variety of reasons, and their offspring are exposed to higher stress hormones, which impacts the yet to be born brain! The more one explores this topic, the more one understands our lack of free will, and judgment of other's bad behavior should decline, as well as one's own elevated view of one's accomplishments. It's hard to overcome humanity's favorite game of judging others. It's in our DNA and in our scriptures. Hell, where would religion be without judgment! For those who do listen to the podcast I recommended, it does take 30-40 minutes to gain momentum but then it's utterly fascinating. Peter T.
What a judgmental species we are!
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Great observations, thanks for the share EEE. Sapolsky explores how multiple experiences of trauma in one's life, especially a young life, physically, yes physically alters the brain. Studies have demonstrated that the vast majority of inmates on death row have had traumatic brain injury and TBI is associated with antisocial behaviors including violence, impulse control, and various mental health problems. Here's a fascinating test one can take to determine one's ACE score (adverse childhood experiences). https://americanspcc.org/take-the-aces-quiz/ Even a fetus, yes, in the womb, is affected by the stress of its mother. Women in low socioeconomic circumstances are under more stress for a variety of reasons, and their offspring are exposed to higher stress hormones, which impacts the yet to be born brain! The more one explores this topic, the more one understands our lack of free will, and judgment of other's bad behavior should decline, as well as one's own elevated view of one's accomplishments. It's hard to overcome humanity's favorite game of judging others. It's in our DNA and in our scriptures. Hell, where would religion be without judgment! For those who do listen to the podcast I recommended, it does take 30-40 minutes to gain momentum but then it's utterly fascinating. Peter T.
