The science of trust
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Trust is an essential element in human society. The existence of trust enables us to form relationships and engage in activities with people who are unfamiliar.
Neuroeconomist Paul Zak says the key ingredient in trust is the hormone oxytocin, and his experiments indicate it could play a role in everything from our day-to-day interactions to how we view government.
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