A new University of Washington study suggests that AI could learn cultural values by observing human behavior, similar to how children learn by watching and interacting with adults. Researchers had AI ...

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Dunedin, Florida, showed appreciation for local volunteers on International Volunteer Day and provided a link for community ...

While the holidays are eagerly anticipated by most, many Americans say their stress increases during this time of year.

Hate and fear spread like wildfire online, but head of TED Chris Anderson says hope and generosity can be just as infectious.

“When we feel grateful for all we have, that motivates us to do good things for other people who have helped us, and also to ...

On the Thursday, November 13, 2025 episode of The Excerpt podcast: In honor of World Kindness Day — we’ve partnered with the Humankind team at USA TODAY for a deeper exploration on the topic of ...

Reprinted from "Your Brain on Altruism: The Power of Connection and Community during Times of Crisis" by Nicole Karlis, courtesy of University of California Press ...

If you want to increase your happiness and well-being, spend your money, time or energy on someone else. Research consistently finds that acts of altruism, such as donating money, volunteering or ...

Progressives at The New Statesman recently criticized the effective-altruism movement, claiming that it provides “ideological cover for racism and sexism.” That criticism, whatever its merits, misses ...

McCormick junior Julian Baldwin learned about Effective Altruism Northwestern, a philosophical club, during his freshman year. He read more about effective altruism the following summer and found ...