The Science of Extreme Behavior - The Line Between Courageous and Crazy

The Science of Extreme Behavior - The Line Between Courageous and Crazy

World Science Festival via YouTube Direct link

- Dopamine and serotonin in sensation seekers

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- Dopamine and serotonin in sensation seekers

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The Science of Extreme Behavior - The Line Between Courageous and Crazy

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  1. 1 - Extreme sports montage
  2. 2 - Moderator & program introduction
  3. 3 - Panelist introductions
  4. 4 - What is the definition of risk?
  5. 5 - How does risk-taking behavior vary across age and culture?
  6. 6 - Panelist backgrounds in studying risk taking behaviors
  7. 7 - Alex Honnold “Free Solo” climb
  8. 8 - Mt. Everest’s deadly climbing season
  9. 9 - Sensation seeking vs. impulsivity
  10. 10 - Studying fear in the brain
  11. 11 - What role does risk play in evolution?
  12. 12 - Dopamine and serotonin in sensation seekers
  13. 13 - Addictive behaviors and sensation seeking
  14. 14 - Social benefits from risky behaviors
  15. 15 - Panelists’ extreme sports experiences
  16. 16 - Male vs. female differences in risk taking
  17. 17 - BASE jumping fatalities and the development of the wingsuit
  18. 18 - Recovery from extreme sport related injuries
  19. 19 - Chad Lindsey “subway hero” introduction
  20. 20 - Studies in motivations for altruistic behavior
  21. 21 - Selfishness and altruism in society
  22. 22 - Training for altruistic behavior
  23. 23 - Psychopathy in the human species

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