About this episode
Dr. Abigail Marsh discusses the science of altruism with journalist David Freed.
The Science of Doing Good Is it a source of joy or is it selfishness? Dr. Abigail Marsh in conversation with Journalist David Freed
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Host: David Freed
Guest: Dr. Abigail Marsh
Topics covered
- altruism
- science
- psychology
- selfishness
- joy
Keywords
- altruism
- science of doing good
- selfishness
- joy
- psychology
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