Book Summary · 21 min
Altruism
By Matthieu Ricard
This episode redefines altruism, moving beyond naive ideals to reveal its practical power. We explore how genuine care for others isn't just a moral virtue, but a fundamental human capacity that cultivates deeper happiness, resilience, and connection, challenging the notion that self-interest is the sole path to fulfillment.
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What it is about
compassion, self-interest, well-being
Who it is for
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of compassion, self-interest, well-being and better judgment in how they apply it.
The author
Matthieu Ricard brings a credible and useful lens to compassion, self-interest, well-being, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.
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