David Sloan Wilson to Present Evolutionary Perspective on Compassion

Renowned Evolutionary Biologist Speaks at Stanford CCARE Lecture Series

SUNY Distinguished Professor David Sloan Wilson will deliver a thought-provoking lecture titled "Compassion and Altruism in an Integrated Evolutionary Perspective" on December 8 at Stanford University. This event is part of the prestigious Meng Wu Lecture Series hosted by the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE).

About the Speaker: David Sloan Wilson

Evolutionary biologist and anthropologist at Binghamton University
Studies human behavior through evolutionary theory frameworks
Leads initiatives applying evolutionary science to:
- Higher education reform
- Public policy development
- Community-based research
- Interfaith dialogue

Read David Sloan Wilson's full biography for more details about his groundbreaking work.

Lecture Details: Compassion from an Evolutionary Viewpoint

Date: December 8
Location: Stanford University
Host: CCARE (Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education)

This lecture will explore:
- The biological roots of compassionate behavior
- How altruism functions in evolutionary frameworks
- Practical applications for building more compassionate societies

Get more information about this compassion research lecture

About the Meng Wu Lecture Series

This distinguished lecture series honors:
- Tan Chade-Meng: Google's "Jolly Good Fellow" and mindfulness pioneer
- Wayne Wu: Philanthropist and Project Compassion co-founder

The series brings leading thinkers to discuss cutting-edge compassion research and its real-world applications.

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David Sloan Wilson on Compassion & Evolution at Stanford