SIO330: Does Meditation Reduce Prosocial Behavior?

SIO330: Does Meditation Reduce Prosocial Behavior?

Author: seriouspod.com May 19, 2022 Duration: 54:08

By popular request, Lindsey will be taking us through this fascinating science-thingy! Certain kinds of meditation can reduce feelings like guilt, sadness, etc. But is that good? Does it make people less likely to help others in different ways? Find out!

Links: Mindfulness Meditation Reduces Guilt and Prosocial Reparation, popular coverage


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