There is a widespread belief that altruism and equality drive social behaviour in traditional hunter-gatherer societies, but ...

“When we feel grateful for all we have, that motivates us to do good things for other people who have helped us, and also to ...

The contemporary effective altruism movement seeks to transform philanthropy in two ways: 1) by directing philanthropy to the most important objectives, and 2) by ensuring that philanthropic dollars ...

The holiday season is a time for giving thanks, giving gifts — and for many, a time for giving back. Food banks, services that deliver meals to seniors and other US charities, typically see a surge in ...

Human nature isn’t a war between pure selfishness and pure selflessness—most of us carry both, and the refusal to admit that ...

The world’s population tops 7 billion—and counting. Spin the globe, and you’ll encounter all types of compelling problems: a health crisis here, an earthquake there. You want to make a difference, but ...

What motivates patients to participate in clinical trials? Discussions most often revolve around potential study participants’ perception of therapeutic benefit. Misconceptions about therapeutic ...

How funders undermine their own success. Is your philanthropic practice suffering from delusional altruism? How will you know? Funders may think they’re doing things right when they are, in fact, ...

On Giving Tuesday, stuff some serotonin in your stocking. Pick a handful of non-profits and give until it feels good ...