The Science of Altruism | Dustin Daniels | TEDxFSU

Is the compassion we feel for others a virtue. Or is it embedded in something deeper?
Dustin Daniels looks at biology, behavioral science, and economics to explain the science of altruism, and the truth of our common humanity.
Dustin Daniels is the Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Tallahassee, FL. He is an alumnus of the Florida State University.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@peachswarnalata4761]

Thank you Dustin, it's really moving to hear about your grandmother, mother and father and the research presented. Keep rocking

[@DeanREnglish_Gunpla]

When you spoke about the animals being altruistic, you described that they help each other to extend their genetic legacy. That is it self is no longer altruism, they are doing for a reason. People help others because they want to "make the world a better place", that is not selfless....they are engaging in certain behavior with the expectation of a return. The world being a better place for them to live in. I do not believe in true altruism, how believe fully in reciprocal altruism.

[@chiguru99]

I mean while they're doing it to make the world "a better place place" it wouldn't necessarily be for them to live in. Altruism would imply they'd die before getting something in return wouldnt it? Very new to all this, sorry if I'm wrong

[@andrespulido8]

If you like the topic of this talk I recommend reading the selfish gene by Richard Dawkins

[@billb4696]

The brain is self rewarding for doing good deeds. Altruism isn't real

[@malita354]

Thats Self Interest Misperceived as Altruism. The proximate altruism perceived as Ultimate altruism.

[@dirkbastardrelief]

I feel like he's mashing up a bunch of radiolab episodes...

[@celinak5062]

So Freakonomics

[@MrAutore]

It's a great book.

[@5driedgrams]

Beautiful