The Neurochemical Basis of Empathy ft Paul Zak Purposeful Empathy Hosted by Anita Nowak

Watch this episode to learn how empathy is grounded in
neuroscience.





Neuroeconomist Dr. Paul Zak researches brain processes related to
virtuous behaviours like trustworthiness and generosity. He is
also the author of The Moral Molecule. In this episode, he
describes the underlying neurochemical processes of prosocial
behaviour, including empathy. He also explains why new technology
can be a double-edged sword.





00:00 Introduction


00:23 About Paul Zak


01:45 Paul's research about trust and its real-life implications


05:02 Why we can trust the goodwill of other people


07:56 Are levels of generalized trust decreasing around the
world?


10:24 What’s the difference between behavioural economics and
behavioural neuroscience?


14:20 Paul explains how prosocial behaviours have neurological
substrates


16:55 The neurochemical basis for empathy


20:33 Why it’s important to ask: “Are you okay?”


24:29 How Paul integrates what he’s learned into his personal
life


29:10 How does empathy improve our quality of life?


29:49 How researchers measure empathy


34:14 Paul explains how new technology can arouse our emotions


37:03 Paul Zak's Purposeful Empathy story





CONNECT WITH PAUL ZAK


LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-zak-91123510/


Website https://www.getimmersion.com


Personal Website https://www.pauljzak.com





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Video edited by David Tsvariani