The Altruism Revolution

The Altruism Revolution (2015) is a documentary film directed by Sylvie Gilman, Thierry de Lestrade rated 8.0/10.

For generations, we have believed that man is driven by ruthless self-interest. But over the past decade, this idea has been increasingly challenged. New research from fields as diverse as political science, psychology, sociology and experimental economics is forcing us to rethink human actions and motivation. ‘The Altruism Revolution’ examines the scientific reasons behind the call for a more caring society.

Cast

Daniel Batson

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Paul Bloom

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Richard Davidson

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Matthieu Ricard

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Tania Singer

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Frans de Waal

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Karen Wynn

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Emma Seppala

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Michael Tomasello

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