Prosocial Tribe (melonhusk)

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/will-you-rat-me-out/ "Mason placed rats in pens with two cages: in one was another rat; in the other was a pile of chocolate chips. The unhindered rats could easily have eaten the chocolate themselves. Instead most of the rodents opened both cages and shared the sweets. “In rat land, that is big,” Mason says. This is the first study to show altruistic behavior in rodents. “The bottom line,” Mason says, “is that helping an individual in distress is part of our biology.” 

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-hypnosis/202311/the-relationship-between-music-and-prosocial-behavior "Music has profound effects both on the listener and the performer. By prompting synchrony and emotional states, music offers a medium for prosocial interactions such as cooperation and empathetic understanding.Because there is a shared vision in completing a goal, joint music-making is associated with social bonding. People are more likely to act on behalf of a group when they engage in synchronous activity."

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https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/glossary/prosocial-behavior "Research reveals that those who act prosocially tend to be happier, healthier, and live longer...People also seem to have an innate preference for prosocial behavior. For example, in one study, even babies preferred to play with a doll that they saw act in a helpful way over another doll that they saw act in a selfish way...Law professor Lynn Stout observes, “unselfish prosocial behavior is so omnipresent in American society that it often goes unnoticed.”... So, while prosocial behavior may often go unnoticed, it can be argued that it is the cornerstone of a just and decent society."

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The Love Hormone "Witnessing prosocial acts of kindness produces oxytocin, occasionally referred to as the ‘love hormone’ which aids in lowering blood pressure and improving our overall heart-health. Oxytocin also increases our self-esteem and optimism, which is extra helpful when we’re anxious or shy in a social situation." -Natalie Angier, The New York Times

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