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Kindness is contagious and can spread rapidly from "summary" of The Compassionate Instinct: The Science of Human Goodness by Dacher Keltner,Jason Marsh,Jeremy Adam Smith

In human interactions, kindness has a remarkable ability to spread rapidly from one individual to another. When we witness acts of kindness, our own brains are activated in ways that prompt us to engage in similar behaviors. This phenomenon, known as emotional contagion, allows acts of kindness to cascade through social networks, influencing a wide range of individuals. Research has shown that acts of kindness not only benefit the recipient but also have a positive impact on the giver and even on bystanders who witness the act. This ripple effect of kindness can create a virtuous cycle of compassion and generosity that can quickly propagate through a community or social group. One stu...
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    The Compassionate Instinct: The Science of Human Goodness

    Dacher Keltner

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