This is a classic case of what is often called physics envy, the disease among scientists where the behavioral biologists fear their discipline lacks… - Robert Sapolsky

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This is a classic case of what is often called physics envy, the disease among scientists where the behavioral biologists fear their discipline lacks the rigor of physiology, the physiologists wish for the techniques of the biochemists, the biochemists covet the clarity of the answers revealed by molecular biologists, all the way down the down until you get to the physicists, who confer only with God.

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About Robert Sapolsky

Robert Sapolsky (born April 6, 1957) is a biologist and author. He is a professor at Stanford University.

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Native Name: Robert Morris Sapolsky
Alternative Names: Robert M. Sapolsky Robert Maurice Sapolsky

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