Professor Abigail Marsh Featured in The Washington Post

Professor Abigail Marsh was recently interviewed in The Washington Post about her groundbreaking research on extreme altruism, including why some people donate a kidney to a complete stranger. Drawing on neuroscience and real-world examples, Dr. Marsh explains how extraordinary acts of compassion are linked to heightened sensitivity to others’ distress — and why altruism may be more accessible to everyday people than we think. The feature highlights the real-world impact of psychological science in understanding empathy, morality, and prosocial behavior.