Wired For Altruism

How do we inspire people to care about wild animals without disrupting their lives? This hour, two surprising approaches to getting to know wildlife — and rethinking what it means to protect it.Guests include conservationist Maya Higa and computational linguist Jeffery Reed.Suppo ...  Show more

Why does one hour drag by, but a year can pass in a flash? And how does our relationship with time influence our behavior? This hour, TED speakers share ideas on making the most of the time we have. Guests include artist Katie Paterson, cognitive neuroscientist Irena Arslanova, t ...  Show more

Why do some people risk their own lives to help another person, or give away their fortunes for the benefit of strangers? This week, we talk with psychologist and neuroscientist Abigail ...

Sam Harris speaks with Will MacAskill about how to do the most good in the world. They discuss the "effective altruism" movement, choosing causes to support, the apparent tension between wealth and altruism, how best to think about generosity over the course of one's lifetime, an ...  Show more

What’s the right way to assist those in need? Dr. Bertrhude Albert and Dr. Priscilla Zelaya examine the ways “compassionate giving” can undermine and overlook the needs of those who need aid. This talk was filmed at TEDxBocaRaton. All TEDx events are organized independently by vo ...  Show more