We gave our Happiness Guinea Pig a mission: Do five random acts of kindness in one day.
They didn't all know each other, but they knew their friend needed help.
Holocaust survivor Werner Reich recounts his harrowing adolescence as a prisoner transported between concentration camps -- and shares how a small, kind act can inspire a lifetime of compassion. "If y...Show More
Irene Li, the celebrated chef of Boston's Mei Mei, discusses her commitment to helping mom-and-pop restaurants and immigrant families survive during the pandemic. Plus, how a longtime customer help...Show More
We often forget to say the words "thank you." But can those two words change how you โ and those around you โ look at the world? This hour, TED speakers on the power of gratitude and appreciation. Gue...Show More
On bad days and bathtubs. On assassination and puppetry. On the mad that you feel.
Helping others feels good, but why do some go farther than others? This hour, TED speakers explore ideas about altruism โ what motivates us to be altruistic, what limits us and do we ever go too far. ...Show More
On this week's episode of Hidden Brain, we'll explore the science of compassion, and how being kind to others can make a real difference in your own life.