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In search of the super-humane (those who identify with all of humanity)

In search of the super-humane (those who identify with all of humanity) | Science News | Scoop.it

The pages of psychology's journals are filled with sorry tales of people's intolerance and prejudice towards one another. Against this darkness, Sam McFarland and his colleagues urge us not to forget the brighter stories - the heroes of the past who put themselves at risk because they felt empathy towards outsiders.

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The Psychology of Heroism: Why Some Leap in Front of Bullets

The Psychology of Heroism: Why Some Leap in Front of Bullets | Science News | Scoop.it
During the recent shootings in Aurora, Colo., and Oak Creek, Wis., some people confronted danger and saved lives, while most others scampered for the exits. What explains the difference?
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