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Giving Alms: Why Everybody Wins

How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality

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Are We Hardwired to Be Generous?

We're hard wired to be generous or selfish, says evolutionary biologist. People who are co operative and give wisely have the best outcomes. Most of us like to be thanked for our gifts - but what about people who don't expect recognition? The research is pretty clear that being alone by yourself all the time is not good.

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