You’ve probably heard it before. Whether it’s about holding a door, helping locate a lost item or providing strangers with directions, you’ve encountered the idea that people aren’t as helpful as they once were. Is there any truth to this idea, despite its pervasiveness?
Study Shows Cooperation Among Strangers Is Increasing
The results on cooperation, the study authors say, are a good sign for our ability to solve problems on a global scale.
By Sam Walters
Jul 18, 2022 2:00 PMJul 18, 2022 2:01 PM
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