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How Neuroscience Shows the Highs and Lows of Humanity

Adam Waytz is an award-winning social psychologist and associate professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

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Big Think

Date

July 12, 2019

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Human Nature & Culture

Disciplines:

Neuroscience
Psychology
Social Psychology

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More From: Adam Waytz

Societies Are Tearing Apart, But They Can Be Brought Together

The Appeal of Handmade in an Era of Automation

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