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The Effect of Wealth on Kindness
50:08 - 58:03 (07:55)
Rising in wealth and privilege can make it harder for people to be kind, as they are no longer in contact with suffering and do not have to deal with daily struggles. This results in a lack of training for empathy and kindness towards those in need.
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The more wealth and privilege one has, the less likely they are to be exposed to suffering and therefore lose the ability to feel compassion or empathy for others, according to studies by epidemiologists.
50:08 - 55:24 (05:16)
Summary
The more wealth and privilege one has, the less likely they are to be exposed to suffering and therefore lose the ability to feel compassion or empathy for others, according to studies by epidemiologists.
ChapterThe Effect of Wealth on Kindness
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Michael Krauss studied U.S politicians and found that the wealthier they are, the more they advocate for policies that benefit the well-to-do and hurt the poor.
55:24 - 56:46 (01:21)
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Michael Krauss studied U.S politicians and found that the wealthier they are, the more they advocate for policies that benefit the well-to-do and hurt the poor. This pattern has also been seen in European aristocracies and the Catholic Church throughout history.
ChapterThe Effect of Wealth on Kindness
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In this conversation, the speakers explore ways to avoid the tendency to become an unpleasant person when accumulating more power and wealth, including fostering an awareness of one's own biases and practicing ethical behavior.
56:46 - 58:03 (01:17)
Summary
In this conversation, the speakers explore ways to avoid the tendency to become an unpleasant person when accumulating more power and wealth, including fostering an awareness of one's own biases and practicing ethical behavior.