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A Primate's Memoir

A Neuroscientist's Unconventional Life Among the Baboons
in: Biology
Summary:

The book chronicles the author's experiences living among a troop of baboons in Kenya, detailing his scientific observations and the relationships he formed with the primates. It blends humor and poignant reflections on the interplay between the baboon society and human cultures, as well as the impact of stress on health, which is a central theme in the author's research.

Key points:

1. Science and Emotion: Sapolsky's memoir shows the balance between scientific objectivity and emotional involvement, challenging the idea of the detached scientist.

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