Altruism

2011, 12 minutes

Is altruism a biological function or merely something we opt for?

An short documentary exploring what is altruism, with opinions from both scientific and spiritual areas. The premise is that in a world motivated by material self-interest, altruistic behavior is less and less encountered. Paradoxically, all major religions and also psychological studies share this notion of making good for other human beings. Therefore, is there an explanation for this acute diminishing?