My guest is Dr. Michael Platt, Ph.D., professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. We discuss how our hormones and social status influence what we value and how we make decisions across various areas, from whom and what we find attractive to our political affiliations. We also explore how humans evaluate and exchange power in relationships and how our perceived place in a hierarchy impacts decision-making. Dr. Platt also shares new science-based tools for improving focus, creativity, and attention. Read the full show notes for this episode: https://go.hubermanlab.com/CxJNlhA *Thank you to our sponsors* AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Wealthfront**: https://wealthfront.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman _**This experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients of Wealthfront, and there is no guarantee that all clients will have similar experiences. Cash Account is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. The Annual Percentage Yield (“APY”) on cash deposits as of December 27,‬ 2024, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to partner banks where they earn the variable‭ APY. Promo terms and FDIC coverage conditions apply. Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer._ *Follow Huberman Lab* Instagram: https://go.hubermanlab.com/instagram Threads: https://go.hubermanlab.com/threads X: https://go.hubermanlab.com/x Facebook: https://go.hubermanlab.com/facebook TikTok: https://go.hubermanlab.com/tiktok LinkedIn: https://go.hubermanlab.com/linkedin Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://go.hubermanlab.com/newsletter *Dr. Michael Platt* Lab website: https://plattlabs.rocks Website: https://www.drmichaelplatt.com University of Pennsylvania academic profile: https://psychology.sas.upenn.edu/people/michael-l-platt "The Leader’s Brain" (book): https://amzlink.to/az0C15in1FqOX Cogwear: https://cogweartech.com X: https://x.com/michaellouispl1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-platt-21767539 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaellouisplatt *Timestamps* #HubermanLab #Science Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer