The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam Kean

When Generosity Turns Pathological

Mar 26, 2024

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One Brazilian man’s brain damage transformed him into a selfless giver. So why did he infuriate so many people—and what does his case say about the biological roots of generosity?

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