Bonus Episode: Paul Zak and the Wonders of Oxytocin

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Bonus Episode: Paul Zak and the Wonders of Oxytocin

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This neuroeconomist thinks he's found a reason why we do nice things for other people.

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Oct 14, 2014

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From The Mind Science Foundation (mindscience.org), a little show that asks big questions about our minds, with help from the boldest scientists in neuroscience and psychology. Produced and hosted by public radio reporter Audrey Quinn.

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