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Awe
June 26, 2015 at 12:38 pm

As a master BS'er (behavioral scientist) in private and professional life, I want to know why people do things, so I can use it in executing my evil plans. My beloved henchman, Otis the neuropsychologist, feeds my habit regularly with links sent in emails with cryptic subject lines. This subject line was “awe.” I thought it was about cute puppies. But no, it was a gem. Turns out, if I can get someone to experience awe, they are more likely to be less narcissistic and be more helpful to others. How can we do that?

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Marvel Movie Villain's Question Might Solve a Big Problem in Philanthropy
June 18, 2015 at 1:48 pm

Ultron, a misunderstood, hard-nosed robot profiled in the blockbuster movie The Avengers: Age of Ultron, has selflessly dedicated his entire existence to saving the world from humanity. Amidst the flurry of flying robots, arrows, and "hulk smashes," he leads the campaign to take Sokovia. While conquering the city, Ultron takes a bit of downtime to…

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Real Life Forrest Gump Runs 1,050 Miles for Charity
June 17, 2015 at 12:43 pm

Ewan Gordon ran a marathon every day for six weeks straight—a whopping total of 1,050 miles—for charity. The Englishman ran the entire length of Great Britain—and grew out his hair and beard to look like Forrest Gump.

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Philanthropy Surges to Record $358 Billion
June 16, 2015 at 2:18 pm

Charitable giving rose 5.4 percent last year to a record $358.4 billion, according to estimates released today by "Giving USA," the annual snapshot of American philanthropy. The figures show that donations from individuals, corporations and foundations last year topped the record giving figure achieved in 2007, just before the recession started to affect donation figures.…

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