Abigail Marsh
Researcher | Exploring the Psychology Behind Human Altruism
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Abigail Marsh explores the fundamental question of why some individuals demonstrate greater altruistic behavior than others. Her research delves into the psychological and neurological factors that drive people to act selflessly, often at personal cost, to benefit strangers and society at large.
Through her work, Marsh examines the mechanisms that separate those who go to extraordinary lengths to help others from those who remain more self-focused. Her TED presentation in 2016 brought her insights on altruism to a global audience, contributing to our understanding of human compassion and moral behavior.
Her research has implications for how we think about fostering more charitable and cooperative societies.
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Why some people are more altruistic than others
Why do some people do selfless things, helping other people even at risk to their own well-being? Psychology researcher Abigail Marsh studies the motivations of people who do extremely altruistic acts, like donating a kidney to a complete stranger. Are their brains just different?
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2016 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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