Intermediate English

Do you speak a bit of English already, and want to improve? Intermediate English is for people who have a basic grounding in the language, but want to develop and hone their skills. Episodes are based on all sorts of different topics, often relating to the language and different cultures of English speakers.

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3: Are we altruistic?

May 10, 2020 • Episode 3

Do we care more about other people or about ourselves? Why do we behave in generous ways? Are humans the only species to give to others without any hope of a reward? The third episode of Intermediate English looks at these issues, searching for answers with the help of neuroscience, evolutionary theory and global economics.

https://www.cafonline.org/docs/default-source/about-us-publications/caf_wgi_10th_edition_report_2712a_web_101019.pdf

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2014/08/human-altruism-traces-back-origins-humanity#

https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/two-ways-doing-good-affects-mood

https://www.wired.com/2007/07/the-early-scien/

Cover artwork by MILY Web Design

Music:

The Source
Adama
For the People
Dragon Rider
Seyewailo

by Dogon Lights

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Enclosed
Nature Shuffle
It’s Roxy

by Ketsa

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Other Side Blues by Brandon Ross

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