Human brains shown to be designed for generosity

Started by petrus4, September 02, 2013, 11:39:41 PM

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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324009304579041231971683854.html?mod=e2fb

Hard-Wired for Giving: Contrary to conventional wisdom that humans are essentially selfish, scientists are finding that the brain is built for generosity.

This is an extremely encouraging report.  Well worth reading.
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I see it in People all the time.  Many WANT to give but struggle merely to survive.

If We were NOT a generous species, "charities" would collect little in donations.  Instead, though spent almost entirely on "administration," "charities" collect millions upon millions.
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