Exploring the cognitive empathy levels of firefighters who brave flames, the chapter delves into the complexities of empathy, its various influences, and the blend of motivations behind individuals choosing the path of firefighting, including genuine empathy and thrill-seeking inclinations.
Can MDMA make you a better person? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about the neuroscience of empathy, psychopathy, and MDMA in the brain with neuroscientist Ben Rein, PhD.
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