TED: Why some people are more altruistic than others | Abigail Marsh

The speaker recounts a life-changing event where a stranger saved their life, leading them to pursue a career in psychology to study altruism. The talk explores the roots of altruism, contrasting it with psychopathy, and highlights the unique brain characteristics of extraordinary altruists. The speaker discusses the role of humility and societal changes in expanding compassion and altruism.

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