Elizabeth Dunn

Elizabeth Dunn is a professional speaker at Duke University who explores the science of happiness through helping behaviors. Her research examines how the way we give to others directly impacts our own well-being, revealing that the method and manner of helping matters as much as the act itself.

Dunn has shared her insights on major platforms including TED 2019, where she presented on the nuanced relationship between altruism and personal happiness. Her work challenges conventional assumptions about generosity, demonstrating that not all forms of helping produce the same psychological benefits for the giver.