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fromThe Conversation
6 days ago

Empathy and reasoning aren't rivals - new research shows they work together to drive people to help more

Our new research, forthcoming in the academic journal PNAS Nexus, a flagship peer-reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences, suggests this "heart versus head" argument is too simple. Empathy and reasoning aren't rivals - they work together. Each one on its own predicts more generous, far-reaching acts of assistance. And when they operate side by side, people tend to help in the fairest ways - not favoring some over others - and in ways that touch the most lives.
Philosophy
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Batman Effect: You're More Changeable Than You Think

Subtle environmental cues, like seeing someone dressed as a superhero, can significantly increase altruistic behavior and alter automatic social responses.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

How to Make a Lasting Impact

Outward focus—helping others, caring for nature, and group-oriented social ties—reduces rumination, boosts mood through hormones, and correlates with higher empathy.
Psychology
fromBig Think
3 months ago

The neuroscience of extremes: ruthless psychopathy to extraordinary generosity

Human nature is not fundamentally selfish; there is a capacity for altruism supported by neural processes.
fromAeon
3 months ago

Doodles are the freewheeling emanations of our pixillated minds | Aeon Essays

Mr. Deeds, a sweet man from Vermont, inherits $20 million and attempts to give away his wealth to the poor, igniting ire from New York's elite.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Is Your Partner's Joy More Important Than Time Together?

"Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own." - H. Jackson Brown
Relationships
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Need Pain Relief? Schadenfreude or Altruism: It's Your Choice

Altruism alleviates physical pain by activating specific brain regions, while schadenfreude offers short-term relief but has destructive, addictive qualities.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Caregiving and Caring

The health sector requires skilled, altruistic, and motivated individuals to perform complex tasks for which ex-post incentives may prove ineffective. Health professionals should have a genuine desire to help their patients, independent of monetary rewards.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Purpose Should Be Selfish

True purpose starts with what lights you up, not what serves others. Selfish purpose often leads to the most authentic generosity.
Mindfulness
Fundraising
fromLogRocket Blog
5 months ago

Leader Spotlight: Leading product in a nonprofit organization, with Don Boulia - LogRocket Blog

Transitioning from for-profit to nonprofit involves a significant shift in perspective and focus on mission-driven goals rather than profit.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

3 Steps Good People Take to Avoid Being Manipulated and Used

Good intentions in relationships can be exploited by selfish individuals.
Optimism about relationships can lead to potential manipulation.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Chimpanzees use leaves to wipe bums and clean up after sex, study finds

Chimpanzees display healthcare habits similar to humans, revealing insights into their empathetic and altruistic behavior.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Meet the lost jewellery hunters: I will be for ever grateful. It wasn't just a ring'

Morley Howard's metal detecting community focuses on finding lost items for individuals, rather than treasure hunting.
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