Is our sense of fairness driven by selfishness? We're studying the brain to find out
The preference for fairness emerges early in childhood, suggesting it is to some extent hardwired.
Patricia Christian, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet •
conversation
Jan. 17, 2024 • ~7 min
Jan. 17, 2024 • ~7 min
Selfish or selfless? Human nature means you're both
Cognitive neuroscientists use brain imaging and behavioral economic games to investigate people's sense of fairness. They find it's common to take care of yourself before looking out for others.
Jean Decety, Professor of Psychology, and Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Chicago •
conversation
March 17, 2021 • ~10 min
March 17, 2021 • ~10 min
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