A new scientific study conducted at the University of Zurich shows that by applying electrical stimulation to two different regions of the brain, it is possible to influence people to behave less selfishly.
AzEdu.az, citing foreign media, reports that within the framework of the study, 44 volunteers were asked to decide how they would share a certain amount of money between themselves and an anonymous participant.
During the experiment, a weak electric current was applied to the anterior (frontal) and posterior (parietal) parts of the brain. When both regions were stimulated simultaneously, participants were observed to share more money.
Professor Christian Ruff, who led the study, stated that although the effect was not large, it was statistically significant. Jie Hu, a member of the research team, noted that this method, which does not require surgical intervention, could directly influence people to balance their own interests with those of others.
Experts emphasize that the observed effects are short-term. Professor Ruff compared this to exercise, stating that a single application does not create a lasting change, but regular, repeated stimulation can yield long-term results.
