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Altruism

Does Taking Pleasure in Giving to Others Make Us Selfish?

Abigail Marsh Ph.D. on December 19, 2018

Giving gifts feels good. Does that make the act of gift-giving fundamentally selfish?

Giving gifts feels good. Does that make the act of gift-giving fundamentally selfish?

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Why Is It So Hard to Be Altruistic?

Abigail Marsh Ph.D. on May 8, 2017

Cooperation and generosity are the norm, not the exception.

Cooperation and generosity are the norm, not the exception.

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Animal Altruism?

Abigail Marsh Ph.D. on October 18, 2016

Why do humpback whales go out of their way to save the lives of seals? In this post, we discuss what could motivate such incredible behavior.

Why do humpback whales go out of their way to save the lives of seals? In this post, we discuss what could motivate such incredible behavior.

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Above and Beyond

Abigail Marsh Ph.D. on August 5, 2016

Why would someone donate a kidney to a complete stranger?

Why would someone donate a kidney to a complete stranger?