The Psychology of Stress

by Robert M. Sapolsky, Ph.D

“Under the relentless grip of unyielding stress or the looming specter of fear, the frontal cortex of an individual undergoes a disconnection, impeding their capacity for foresight and sound judgment. This incapacitation paves the way for the ascent of authoritarian inclinations, wherein the prey succumbs to the dominance of external forces.”