Chaitriona, psychology would put all our behaviour down to self interest, including 'compassion and working for the common good'. Our empathy seemingly relates to our awareness that we survive and thrive best as a group.
I'm a great believer in 'What goes around comes around', yet I can't help thinking that human nature minimises efforts to help - once our own quality of life is threatened.
Do you still wear you original wedding and engagement ring
Should women have equal pay and opportunities?
To think that London, or anywhere else for that matter, does not belong to any one demographic