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Biz Stone talks about selflessness being selfish because altruistic acts release the same chemicals in the brain as winning money, apparently. I help out at a l
by sbardle 10y ago
Biz Stone talks about selflessness being selfish because altruistic acts release the same chemicals in the brain as winning money, apparently.
I help out at a local work group restoring old buildings. It's only a morning a month but it puts a smile on my face for the rest of the day, partly because I enjoy the work but mainly because I am volunteering.
- Avshalom 10y agoYeah but I mean that logic works in reverse too. And altruism has a couple million years head start on 'winning money' when it comes to fundamental motivators.