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Innovation 2.0: The Influence You Have

Hidden Brain

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The Dynamics of Altruism and Social Influence in Giving

This chapter explores how social pressure influences charitable donations, revealing that many contributions stem from social dynamics rather than pure altruism. It highlights a classic study on the effects of anticipating requests for help and delves into the implications of our limited awareness of how our actions affect others.

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