Robert Sapolsky on “us“ vs “them“ in military conflicts

In this video, Stanford professor, neuroscientist and author Robert Sapolsky replies to multiple requests for his commentary about the current situation in Ukraine. In scientific terms, Sapolsky says, recognizing “us“ and “them“ is rooted in kin selection, but for humans it gets complicated for various reasons. Our big brain and treliance on thinking provides opportunities for manipulation that can take us too far.