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The Science of Kindness
2:07:08 - 2:14:44 (07:36)
Research has shown that performing kind acts for others not only benefits their body budgets but also impacts one's own body budget, leading to a more positive experience and empathy towards others.
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The speaker discusses personal and systemic factors that can influence voter preferences, and how some people may not be able to understand how a good person could vote for Donald Trump due to their own personal experiences and political beliefs.
2:07:08 - 2:09:21 (02:12)
Summary
The speaker discusses personal and systemic factors that can influence voter preferences, and how some people may not be able to understand how a good person could vote for Donald Trump due to their own personal experiences and political beliefs. Additionally, an economic system is identified as contributing to the disenfranchisement of large groups of people.
ChapterThe Science of Kindness
Episode#129 – Lisa Feldman Barrett: Counterintuitive Ideas About How the Brain Works
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The act of empathizing with others can result in positive outcomes and even miraculous transformations.
2:09:21 - 2:10:35 (01:14)
Summary
The act of empathizing with others can result in positive outcomes and even miraculous transformations. It's important to consciously choose to surround yourself with people who allow you to be the person you want to be.
ChapterThe Science of Kindness
Episode#129 – Lisa Feldman Barrett: Counterintuitive Ideas About How the Brain Works
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Research suggests that being kind to others creates a positive deposit in both their "body budgets" and yours.
2:10:35 - 2:14:44 (04:09)
Summary
Research suggests that being kind to others creates a positive deposit in both their "body budgets" and yours. Whether it is a cultural norm of independence or togetherness, making others feel good should be the goal.