BUZZING· 70%42m·2025-02-26·Science

How selfish are we really? - Jo Brand, Matti Wilks and Steve Jones

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Brian Cox and Robin Ince kindly open the door for each other as they step into understanding altruism, asking why humans have evolved to help each other. Joining them to explore the human tendency to be kind is evolutionary biologist Steve Jones, psychologist Matti Wilks and comedian Jo Brand. Starting with the animal…

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