Farnam Street
Mastering the best of what other people have already figured out
Psychologist Dacher Keltner says the people who rise to power aren’t the most ruthless — they’re the most empathetic. Until they stop being empathetic. This episode breaks down the power paradox, why emotions shape decision-making more than we admit, and how generosity rewires the brain.
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