Oren Harman

Oren Harman, a Senior Fellow at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute and author of "Metamorphosis: A Natural and Human History," dives into fascinating insights on altruism and transformation. He explores the evolutionary benefits of altruism, discussing why it challenges traditional Darwinian thought. The conversation covers surprising statistics on instinctive heroism, the spectrum of altruism, and the cultural dynamics that shape empathy. Harman also unpacks the evolutionary puzzle of metamorphosis, revealing its prevalence and the dramatic shifts in identity it involves.