Infographic: What Are the Benefits of Generosity?

We are a generous species. After decades of research that assumed human nature to be intrinsically selfish and aggressive, recent years have seen the emergence of a more complex and nuanced understanding of the science of generosity. While studies suggest that humans have a propensity for self-interest, research has also revealed that currents of generosity run deep within us.

Learn about some of the important results that researchers have learned about the benefits of generosity in this infographic.

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