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Feb 9, 2026GeneticsBehavioral GeneticsAdolescence

How Genes Shape Your Risk Taking & Morals | Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden

Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden explores the profound interplay of genes and environment on human behavior, from risk-taking and addiction to morality and the societal dynamics of punishment and forgiveness.

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Feb 2, 2026DopamineSerotoninNeuromodulators

How Dopamine & Serotonin Shape Decisions, Motivation & Learning | Dr. Read Montague

Dr. Read Montague reveals how dopamine drives learning and motivation through continuous expectation updates, not just rewards, and how serotonin acts as its opponent, influencing our perception of negative outcomes and the surprising effects of SSRIs.

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