The concept of altruism is central to the podcast episodes provided, which explore various aspects of this human trait and how it intersects with societal narratives, individual growth, and collective impact.

Several episodes directly address altruism, such as Why Do We Hate When Women Have Money?, which discusses how altruism is ingrained in women from a young age and weaponized by the patriarchy to discourage their pursuit of financial independence and wealth. Another episode, 6 Ways Acts of Service Enable You to Embrace Awe in Life, examines how observing altruistic acts can inspire awe, foster empathy, and shift perspectives towards a more compassionate worldview.

The Why are we nice? Altruism's origins are put to the test episode delves into the evolutionary origins of altruistic behavior in humans, while When Things Fall Apart challenges the notion that civilization is a thin veneer, and presents evidence that cooperation and altruism are more natural human responses, especially in times of crisis. Finally, the What does it mean to be good? episode explores the emotional complexities and power imbalances involved in altruistic acts, particularly in the context of immigration and asylum-seeking.