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Sounds,27 Jun 2025,37 mins,

The Man who Solved Kindness

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

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George Price is on a mission to prove that human kindness is real. He's seen the latest research suggesting any altruism is ultimately selfish and finds it deeply depressing. George decides to learn the mathematics he needs to prove that research wrong, and throws his career, and life, into the quest for complete kindness. If you are suffering distress or despair, details of help and support are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

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