Instinctive altruism thwarted

[Martin Cassini]

More parallels in the New York Times/Observer. "New evidence supports the idea that altruism is hardwired into all but the most hardened sociopaths ... Babies reveal an innate inclination to help ... Frans de Waal, author of 'The Age of Empathy', says natural selection would have favoured cooperation ... MRI scans reveal high activity in the pleasure centers when people engage in activities that involve social cooperation ... People cooperate because it feels good." By contrast, the traffic control system prohibits acts of cooperation and empathy. Who will back me to research the role of traffic control in congestion, "accidents" and air quality, and its effect on our psychological well-being?