Braincast 016 - Altruism

A peaceful topic at last: altruism, fairness, kindness. From scratch healthy brains are not capable of anything else – and they don´t want to, too. An episode of bright prospects.

MP3 File  Duration: 18:34

Enjoy Jaak Panksepp tickling his laughing rats.

NEWS

• You've Got to Be Flexible to Live in Complex Societies
  
• Sweet smells lead to sweet dreams
  
• The Army's Totally Serious Mind-Control Project
  
• Wasps Make Peace With Past Enemies
  
• How ambitious mothers breed successful daughters
  
• This is the brain on age
  
• Chimps never forget a bum
  
• Baby's Little Smiles: Building a Relationship with Mom
  
• Window of opportunity for stroke treatment widens
  
• Antidepressants may harm male fertility
  
• Metaphors of the Mind: Why Loneliness Feels Cold and Sins Feel Dirty
  
• Human memory capacity is mahusive!
  

SHOWNOTES
Nice music for a nice topic: we start with Josh James and Piano, continue with Eletrix and Road to Rio and Christophe Goze and Hi Honey. The finish is an encore for Paul Borth and Paul in love.