Giving is better than receiving

It's always better to be a giver, not a taker. Feat. Breath of the Wild, my very special mirror, and eyebrow wiggling at innuendos.

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References
Intro song: Frank Turner- Be More Kind.

Elizabeth, Lara and Michael’s work:

Brain areas associated with generosity

Life expectancy in the elderly

General health benefits

Cooperative behaviour cascades (mmm)

Natural selection and group loyalty

Egoists and Altruists

[KnowingBetter]

All of my mirrors have my face on it too... 🤔

[SophsNotes]

Did anyone else spot when a Christmas spirit took over my body part way through this vid? Well weird. I didn't even feel it. Anyway, thanks for watching!!

[priscillah]

I love this! It's interesting how science is supporting something said more than 2000 years ago: "It's better to give than to receive." :)

[juststeve]

Oooh, a new Soph's notes!

/me remembers the indigestion caused by last Christmas' "Why do I always have room for dessert?"...

Hmmm, do I really want to watch this?

Oh, alright then... I'll go start my shopping...

Have a phenomenomnomnomnom crimbo Soph!

[jakeuren]

The way my jaw dropped when I heard Frank Turner!!! Just came here from Nebula to say I bloody love him!!!

[Accelerando_poco]

Haha, this upload had the most perfect timing; just before Christmas eve. Just have to say that I really appreciate your videos! They all have this sense of quirkiness to them, but that never hinders them from also being really informative and interesting. Happy holidays!

[Unclekayfabe]

Its good to see new stuff from you, now belly full of christmas Food and enjoying new vid

[adavid]

I just found your channel recently and enjoy it very much since then! Thought I would write something nice under this video 😊

[finnvictorsson]

Last place I'd expect Frank Turner

[lifeinperspective]

What a relevant approach to the concept of giving vs receiving. Well done!

[Shaun.Stephens]

Yay a Soph's Notes on Christmas day! Just when I thought the days was a bust...

[ManifesttheGreaterYou]

I love this message! I love the point on how giving alleviates stress and enables us to have purpose. It's nice to be nice!

[liranpiade]

It's nice to watch something nice after a lonely, Christmasless night of December 24th 😊

[brechtgeers]

The weird truth is than whenever I buy something for myself often I become happier by the knowledge than I made the salesperson some money that by the thing itself. Ofcourse, if it's a big company swimming in money with low-paid employees that does not happen.

[seaside]

Well its here now, there was no stopping it, wishing you a Merry and Safe Christmas, thankyou for sharing your ' wisdom' in video. Cheers, Chil

[thisgriff]

Kinda want that mirror for Christmas now :D

[maxximumb]

Merry Christmas Soph. Thanks for another great video. Let's hope some of the folks that just got elected watch this and take the hint.

[juliagalbenu]

So wonderful! I am off to do a good deed now!! :D

[seaside]

Ps this has dropped On Christmas morning here in Australia. 😎❤

[safurahx]

aww I miss you, u were an amazing teacher :)