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Altruism

By Matthieu Ricard

This episode redefines altruism, moving beyond naive ideals to reveal its practical power. We explore how genuine care for others isn't just a moral virtue, but a fundamental human capacity that cultivates deeper happiness, resilience, and connection, challenging the notion that self-interest is the sole path to fulfillment.

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“This episode redefines altruism, moving beyond naive ideals to reveal its practical power. We explore how genuine care for others isn't just a moral virtue, but a fundamental human capacity that cultivates deeper happiness, resilience, and connection, challenging the notion that self-interest is the sole path to fulfillment.”

— Matthieu Ricard, Altruism

What it is about

compassion, self-interest, well-being

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of compassion, self-interest, well-being and better judgment in how they apply it.

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Matthieu Ricard brings a credible and useful lens to compassion, self-interest, well-being, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Matthieu Ricard

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