Would you return a lost wallet filled with cash? Many people would, even if no one could know they pocketed the money. It’s obvious why we adhere to moral principles in public—we’ll get punished or shamed if others see us breaking the rules. But why are we so willing to do the right thing when no one is watching? Over the past several years, with collaborators at University College London, I’ve been probing this question
Why we forgo self-interest for others’ sake
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