Altruism

Research finds that programming driverless cars ahead of time inspires a person to move away from egocentric decision-making.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a man making a charitable donation!

There's more evidence that selfishness is self-defeating.

This reflects the fact they are more prone to identify with all of humanity.

Research shows the act of re-gifting bothers the re-gifter more than it does anyone else.

New research finds people on different ends of the economic spectrum find happiness in different ways.

Kids relate better to stories with human characters.

British researchers find a strong link between cultural engagement and participating in activities that benefit the community.

New research suggests we will forgo benefits to help others, but are much less willing to suffer harm.

B Lab markets their do-gooder stamp of approval as a sign of global citizenship and transparency. In fact, it's a half-measure signifying nothing.

New research shows touching money instills a market-oriented state of mind, even in kids too young to really understand currency.

In a new study, altruism trumps good looks, although the combination of both is the most desirable of all.

A study finds children raised in religious households are less altruistic than those raised in non-religious families.

Altruism has stumped researchers for years, but a new study finds that it may be as simple as choosing to be generous.

A new theory detailing why people engage in racist and spiteful behavior highlights how we act most altruistically toward those similar to ourselves. At a time when racial discrimination at the hands of law enforcement is so prevalent, could understanding the scientific underpinnings of such feelings prevent similar conduct in the future?

Research suggests feelings of veneration and wonder can induce humility and concern for others.

A new study finds thoughts of our mortality can make us more generous.

Our current system is failing dramatically because altruism isn’t a sufficiently motivating force to give up an organ. We need to test incentives, to reward people who are willing to save the life of a stranger through donation.

Research shows that philanthropy is a valuable strategy when big companies like HSBC get into trouble.

New research finds consumers like products more if the companies that produced them are perceived as morally good.

German researchers find singles who spend their free time helping friends or neighbors are more likely to be in a relationship one year later.

New research from France finds strangers are more helpful if they’ve just strolled through a natural environment.

Why we could all use a little more self-examination.

But new research suggests it only occurs when people reflect upon what they’ve been watching.