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Give Away a Kidney? Are You Crazy? (with filmmaker Penny Lane)

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The Psychology of Altruism and Kidney Donation

This chapter explores the complexities of altruism, particularly in kidney donation, examining the role of individual motivations and the neuroscience behind empathic behavior. It also reflects on how personal upbringing and experiences shape one's capacity for empathy in extraordinary circumstances.

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