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There are some people who will criticize your generation’s altruism as childlike fantasy.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
14 June 2025 -
And in humans the structure has been linked to traits such as trust, empathy, moral decision-making and extraordinary altruism.—
Tobias Kalenscher,
Scientific American,
13 June 2025
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De Niro received an Oscar nomination for his unforgettable performance, and Williams brings a gentle humanism to a role that could have easily slipped into sentimentality.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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His protagonists assert a lonely humanism, before power sweeps them away.—
Rav Grewal-Kök
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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And if philanthropy is part of your legacy plan, don’t wait until death to give.—
Jamie Farmer,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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By diversifying his philanthropy across healthcare, science, art, and education, Conte demonstrates a comprehensive approach to giving that addresses both immediate needs and long-term challenges.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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