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How did humans, a species of self-centered apes, come to care about others? Since Darwin, scientists have tried to answer this question using evolutionary theory. In The Kindness of Strangers, psychologist Michael E. McCullough shows why they have failed and offers a new explanation instead. From the moment nomadic humans first settled down until the aftermath of the Second World War, our species has confronted repeated crises that we could only survive by changing our behavior.

Imagine this: You're walking past a shallow pond and spot a toddler thrashing around in the water, in obvious danger of drowning. You look around for her parents, but nobody is there. You're the only person who can save her and you must act immediately. But as you approach the pond you remember that you're wearing your most expensive shoes. Wading into the water will ruin them—and might make you late for a meeting. Should you let the child drown?

Taking his lead from his subject, Gershom Scholem - the 20th-century thinker who cracked open Jewish theology and history with a radical reading of Kabbalah - Prochnik combines biography and memoir to counter our contemporary political crisis with an original and urgent reimagining of the future of Israel.

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Deep dives into how Netflix's Stranger Things reveals the wonderful weirdness of being alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zwei Fremde tauschen sich über Sinn und Unsinn von interessanten Themen aus. Wie unterschiedlich sind Menschen und werden aus Fremden vielleicht sogar Freunde? Schreibt uns gerne:twostrangersinfo@gmail.comInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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”The Secret Society of Strangers,” a captivating new podcast featuring 3 individuals, brought together through the wonders of the internet. This unique Trio delves into the most mysterious and mind-bending phenomena our world has to offer, fearlessly exploring the what, how, and why not of these enigmatic occurrences. No secret is off-limits as they ponder questions that have fascinated humanity for ages—Are we alone in the universe? What defines our humanity? What lies beyond this life?Join these strangers on a cosmic journey as they navigate the complexities of existence on a spinning ...