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The Age of Empathy

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What’s it about?

A renowned primatologist reveals that empathy, cooperation, and fairness are not fragile human inventions but ancient biological instincts essential for survival, seen in chimpanzees, bonobos, and even mice.

You’ll learn

  • Empathy is a survival tool, not a luxury
  • Animals show fairness and reciprocity
  • Bonobos offer a model of peace
  • Our biology supports both kindness and competition