“Cooperation often lives in a state of tension with competition,” he says.
To solve global problems such as climate change, Dr. Pratt notes that different nations have to come together.
The importance of connection with other people, even with strangers, is critical to our mental health."
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This is good news and is reflected in some of the cultural relationships and experiences we enjoy."
Social groups and healing circles are evidence of finding ways to support communities, according to Weaver.
Problems and challenges are no longer relegated to a certain person/group.
Renetta Weaver, LCSW-C
There are so many benefits to be enjoyed when we cooperate with others.
Neuroscience supports that caring for others gives meaning and purpose to our lives.
Of course, this leads to improvement in our mood because our dopamine and serotonin are flowing.
Weaver explains, “There are so many benefits to be enjoyed when we cooperate with others.
Neuroscience supports that caring for others gives meaning and purpose to our lives.
Of course, this leads to improvement in our mood because our dopamine and serotonin are flowing.”
“It increases our ability to feel with people and see their humanity,” she says.
This research will hopefully inform strategies to better address global crises like climate change with increased cooperation.
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