The neuroscience of giving and donating with Cherian Koshy

Changing Minds with Owen Fitzpatrick by Owen Fitzpatrick

Jul 6, 202656:59Science & Medicine

When people give, they're not just transferring money. They're rehearsing a version of themselves. That insight, shared by my guest Cherian Koshy, cuts to the heart of why logical fundraising pitches so often fail, and w...

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