Podcast HackThe Science of GenerosityBy Ten Percent Happier , Dan Harris, Chris Anderson
In a Nutshell
On this February 2024 episode of the Ten Percent Happier podcast, host Dan Harris interviews author Chris Anderson about the philosophy and psychology behind generosity and how to cultivate a 'generosity mindset.'
Favorite Quote
We are wired to be generous. We are a social species … we feel each other's pain. When we see another human suffering, we want to do something about it.
Chris Anderson
Introduction
If being generous makes you feel good, does it count as pure generosity?
According to Chris Anderson, the motivation behind generosity is not as important as the generous act.
Anderson is the curator of TED and the author of Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading.
On this February 2024 episode of the Ten Percent Happier Podcast, host Dan Harris talks to Anderson about the scientific benefits of generosity, why we should be more generous, and how we can develop a 'generosity mindset.'
The Ten Percent Happier podcast covers mental health and self-improvement topics. Harris is a former journalist and the author of 10% Happier.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
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