Ep 81 - Altruism

Why would we act to help others, even to our own detriment? That concept -- altruism -- has become a long-standing mystery for philosophers and scientists alike. If we reflect upon this question, from an evolutionary theory, it makes no sense. Altruism goes against economic theory of rational maximization, i.e., humans should act selfishly for their own survival, taking as much as they can for themselves. Yet, the presence of charities and studies of charitable giving show that humans don't always -- or even routinely -- act selfishly. The practice of being concerned for the well-being of others, and acting on that concern is often considered the opposite of selfishness and a key moral value in many religions and cultures. Marcia Trajano joins Yuri Castro in this exploration about what why some of us are selfish and some are altruistic.The program is sponsored by: Mansão de Caminho - https://mansaodocaminho.com.br United States Spiritist Federation - https://spiritist.us International Spiritist Council - https://cei-spiritistcouncil.com AME Brasil - https://amebrasil.org.br Reference: Plenitude - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco