Brain Games

S04E01 Compassion

Join Jason Silva as he leads a captivating exploration through interactive games and experiments that delve into the brain's ability to feel compassion, while examining the reasons behind our selfless and selfish behaviors. This episode dives into the classic debate of nature versus nurture, investigating whether our tendency for altruism is ingrained in us from the start. You’ll uncover whether you come into the world inherently good or bad, and consider the possibility of spotting a psychopath among your loved ones—or perhaps even within yourself!