Name: Trust, morality -- and oxytocin?
Uploaded: 2011-11-01T14:53:41Z
Duration: 16 min 17 s
Description: (NOTE: Research and statements in this talk have been challenged by other scientists working in this field. Please read "Corrections & Updates" below for more details.) What drives our desire to behave morally? Neuroeconomist Paul Zak shows why he believes oxytocin (he calls it "the moral molecule") is responsible for trust, empathy and other feelings that help build a stable society.

(NOTE: Research and statements in this talk have been challenged by other scientists working in this field. Please read "Corrections & Updates" below for more details.) What drives our desire to behave morally? Neuroeconomist Paul Zak shows why he believes oxytocin (he calls it "the moral molecule") is responsible for trust, empathy and other feelings that help build a stable society.

Paul Zak: Trust, morality -- and oxytocin?

Trust, morality -- and oxytocin?

Oxytocin, dubbed the 'moral molecule,' underpins trust, generosity, and empathy, potentially offering keys to societal cohesion.

Experiments reveal oxytocin's surge enhances moral behaviors like trustworthiness and generosity, offering insights into human connection.

Exploring oxytocin’s role, experiments show it boosts trust & generosity, potentially easing economic transactions and reducing poverty.