What's at the heart of heroism?
Research suggests that selfless and altruistic behavior may be more hardwired in some people than others.
Guests
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Samuel Oliner: Sociology professor at Humboldt State University in California. He is the founder and director of the Altruistic Personality and Prosocial Behavior Institute.
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Stephen Post: Professor of bioethics at Case Western Reserve University's medical school. He is author of "Why Good Things Happen to Good People: The Exciting New Research that Proves the Link Between Doing Good and Living a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life."
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David Sloan Wilson: Evolutionary biologist at State University of New York at Binghamton.
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