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What is altruism? And is there a particular personality type that naturally delivers acts of kindness to others?
Award-winning health and science journalist Nicole Karlis looks at the type of people who are more than happy to help
Her book Your Brain on Altruism: The Power of Connection and Community during Times of Crisis provides a blueprint for combating loneliness and building a better society.
Here she considers the psychological and biological benefits of altruistic acts - during times of crisis such as recession, pandemics, natural disasters, and wars.
Nicole Karlis has bylines in Salon, The New York Times and Marie Claire.
Mihi speaks to Nicole Karlis.
