The Altruism Revolution (2015)
For generations, we have believed that man is driven by ruthless self-interest. But over the past decade, this idea has been increasingly challenged. New research from fields as diverse as political science, psychology, sociology and experimental economics is forcing us to rethink human actions and motivation. ‘The Altruism Revolution’ examines the scientific reasons behind the call for a more caring society.
Director: Thierry de Lestrade, Sylvie Gilman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: June 13, 2015
Cast
- Daniel Batson - Himself
- Paul Bloom - Himself
- Richard Davidson - Himself
- Matthieu Ricard - Himself
- Tania Singer - Herself
- Frans de Waal - Himself
- Karen Wynn - Herself
- Emma Seppala - Herself
- Michael Tomasello - Himself
Music: Baptiste Charvet
Editing: Guillaume Quignard
Production: Via Découvertes Films
Country: France
Language: Deutsch, English, Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Consumerist Greed and Market-Driven Life
Keywords
experiment, philosophy, greed, materialism, money, altruism, self-involved, mammonism
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Altruism Revolution about?
- For generations, we have believed that man is driven by ruthless self-interest. But over the past decade, this idea has been increasingly challenged. New research from fields as diverse as political science, psychology, sociology and experimental economics is forcing us to rethink human actions and motivation. ‘The Altruism Revolution’ examines the scientific reasons behind the call for a more caring society.
- Who directed The Altruism Revolution?
- The Altruism Revolution was directed by Thierry de Lestrade, Sylvie Gilman.
- Who stars in The Altruism Revolution?
- The Altruism Revolution stars Daniel Batson, Paul Bloom, Richard Davidson, Matthieu Ricard, Tania Singer, Frans de Waal.
- How long is The Altruism Revolution?
- The Altruism Revolution has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Altruism Revolution?
- The Altruism Revolution is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Altruism Revolution produced?
- The Altruism Revolution was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Altruism Revolution?
- The themes of The Altruism Revolution include: Consumerist Greed and Market-Driven Life.