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This episode discusses Rachel's shock bracelets, the implications of atheism, taboo topics, and the nature of happiness in mania.

Episode 105 of Father-Offspring Interviews. Topics in this episode include Rachel’s shock bracelets, the price of atheism, how to discuss banned topics, and the pathological “happiness” of mania. Social & Websites Question Submission: https://ha66meqrpqz.typeform.com/sapolsky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.sapolsky 00:00 Intro 00:00:14 Question 1 (Rachel’s shock bracelets) 00:04:08 Question 2 (Atheism and Taboo Topics) 00:21:20 Question 3 (Pathological happiness in mania)

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