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Trust, Morality -- and Oxytocin?

Offered By: TED-Ed via YouTube

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TED-Ed Courses Empathy Courses Oxytocin Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating connection between oxytocin, trust, and moral behavior in this thought-provoking TED talk by neuroeconomist Paul Zak. Discover why Zak refers to oxytocin as "the moral molecule" and learn how this hormone influences empathy, trust, and other prosocial behaviors that contribute to a stable society. Delve into the neurological basis of morality and gain insights into the biological factors that shape human social interactions and ethical decision-making.

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Trust, morality -- and oxytocin? - Paul Zak


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TED-Ed

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