altruism
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Through Karnofsky, Brockman became interested in some of the ideas behind effective altruism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
This had gone way beyond altruism, they thought.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
Identifying this selfless decision brain activity, in multiple people, strongly suggests that altruism is hardwired in our brains; that it evolved to make us take care of others.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
It’s used to describe when a community is bound by a crisis, and during this time, it can lead to extreme acts of altruism and kindness that aren’t usually seen in non-crisis times.
From Salon • Jan. 26, 2026
I testify to a powerful altruism in retail-related matters and even find myself getting a bit misty-eyed over this bond that I share with Roberta.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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