Will Autonomous Vehicles Make Us Better People?
Research finds that programming driverless cars ahead of time inspires a person to move away from egocentric decision-making.
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Altruism
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Superman May Inspire Altruistic Behavior
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a man making a charitable donation!
Altruists Make More Money and Have More Kids
There's more evidence that selfishness is self-defeating.
Residents of Racially Diverse Neighborhoods Are More Likely to Help Others
This reflects the fact they are more prone to identify with all of humanity.
Go Ahead, Re-Gift
Research shows the act of re-gifting bothers the re-gifter more than it does anyone else.
The Thinner Your Wallet, the Bigger Your Sense of Awe
New research finds people on different ends of the economic spectrum find happiness in different ways.
Anthropomorphized Animals Fail to Teach Altruism
Kids relate better to stories with human characters.
Need Help? Call an Arts Lover
British researchers find a strong link between cultural engagement and participating in activities that benefit the community.
Are Humans Altruistic, or Selfish? Context Is Key
New research suggests we will forgo benefits to help others, but are much less willing to suffer harm.
Don’t Expect ‘Do-Gooder’ Corporations to Save the World
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.