Is the Basic Income Experiment in Kenya Really the Best Way to Combat Poverty?
GiveDirectly is a lauded charity known for its evidence-driven methods. Does its new basic income program in Kenya disregard past research?
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Altruism
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The Presence of the Poor Dampens the Desire to Soak the Rich
New research finds we are less likely to support a tax on millionaires if a destitute person is…
Altruism Is Deeply Satisfying—in the Bedroom
And you thought generosity was its own reward. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: tamaralvarez/Flickr) The issue of why people…
Is Generosity Contagious?
Group norms influence people’s willingness to help others. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: David Ip/Flickr) As we have seen…
More Evidence That Helping Others Is a Catalyst for Well-Being
Something science and spirituality can agree on. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Wolfram Burner/Flickr) The point has been made…
Handling Money Decreases Helpful Behavior Among Young Children
New research shows touching money instills a market-oriented state of mind, even in kids too young to really understand currency.
Altruistic Men Are More Attractive to Women
In a new study, altruism trumps good looks, although the combination of both is the most desirable of all.
Is Religion Hazardous to Your Child’s Moral Health?
A study finds children raised in religious households are less altruistic than those raised in non-religious families.
Choosing Altruism
Altruism has stumped researchers for years, but a new study finds that it may be as simple as choosing to be generous.
The Evolution of Spite
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?