Scientists used brain stimulation to make people more generous
Encouraging two parts of the brain to fire in sync can make people act more generously, according to research published February 10th in the
Encouraging two parts of the brain to fire in sync can make people act more generously, according to research published February 10th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology. The study was led by Jie Hu of East China Normal University in China, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Zurich in Switzerland.
By aligning activity between specific brain regions, the team found they could slightly increase altruistic behavior. Parents often try to teach their children to share, show kindness, and think about the needs of others.
First reported by ScienceDaily: Relationships.
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