The Neurochemical Basis of Empathy ft Paul Zak Purposeful Empathy Hosted by Anita Nowak

Watch this episode to learn how empathy is grounded in neuroscience. Neuroeconomist Dr. Paul Zak researches brain processes related to virtuous behaviours like trustworthiness and generosity. He is also the author of The Moral Molecule. In this episode, he describes the underlying neurochemical processes of prosocial behaviour, including empathy. He also explains why new technology can be a double-edged sword. 00:00 Introduction 00:23 About Paul Zak 01:45 Paul's research about trust and its real-life implications 05:02 Why we can trust the goodwill of other people 07:56 Are levels of generalized trust decreasing around the world? 10:24 What’s the difference between behavioural economics and behavioural neuroscience? 14:20 Paul explains how prosocial behaviours have neurological substrates 16:55 The neurochemical basis for empathy 20:33 Why it’s important to ask: “Are you okay?” 24:29 How Paul integrates what he’s learned into his personal life 29:10 How does empathy improve our quality of life? 29:49 How researchers measure empathy 34:14 Paul explains how new technology can arouse our emotions 37:03 Paul Zak's Purposeful Empathy story CONNECT WITH PAUL ZAK ✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-zak-91123510/ ✩ Website https://www.getimmersion.com ✩ Personal Website https://www.pauljzak.com CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email [email protected] ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/ ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast This episode was brought to you by Grand Heron International REACH THEM AT ✩ Website www.grandheroninternational.ca; www.ghi.coach ✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/grand-heron-international/ ✩ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/grandheroninternational/ ✩ Instagram @Grand_Heron_International ✩ Twitter @GrandHeronIntl ✩ https://twitter.com/GrandHeronIntl Video edited by David Tsvariani