Why getting a pet -- or watching a cute animal video -- makes the world a better place

Friday, June 19, 2015 - 15:00 in Psychology & Sociology

Does owning a pet or even watching those ubiquitous YouTube animal videos make us more empathetic? Apparently so. Loving those creatures may unlock ways to make you less lonely and make the world a better place.

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