Neuronomicon

Some Definitions…taken from In-Mind.org

Altruism is a motivational state with the ultimate goal of increasing another’s welfare.

Egoism is a motivational state with the ultimate goal of increasing one’s own welfare.

Empathic concern is an other-oriented emotional response elicited by and congruent with the plight of a person in need.

Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis is the hypothesis that empathic concern produces altruistic motivation.

Great stuff from Pete Mandik over at Brain Hammer…

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I found an interesting podcast on LearnOutLoud.com on the 80/20 Principle.