Andrew McCluskey

Time for us is not infinite, but it’s also not in short supply.

When we are in fear mode, our capacity to understand the perspectives of those different from us shuts down. Fear primes us for self-interest.

The World Happiness Report suggests that altruism – acts that aim to improve another’s wellbeing – improves your own sense of wellbeing, leading to high life satisfaction and experiencing more positive emotions and fewer negative emotions.