Topic
Punishment
Discover key takeaways from 2 podcast episodes about this topic.
GeneticsBehavioral GeneticsAdolescence
Feb 9, 2026How 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.
DopamineSerotoninNeuromodulators
Feb 2, 2026How 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.