The Batman Effect

About this episode

The episode discusses research showing that the presence of Batman can increase altruistic behavior in people.

New research conducted by psychologists in Milan shows that if Batman show up, we immediately become more altruistic and considerate. Jeff and Anthony dig into this heroic study, and discuss how it might be applied to making the world a better place.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeff Cannata, Anthony Carboni

Topics covered

• psychology
• altruism
• heroism
• social behavior
• research

Keywords

• Batman
• altruism
• psychology
• Milan
• heroic study

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: psychologists

Books & works: Batman

Places: Milan

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