Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading
The bestselling author, media pioneer, and curator of TED explores one of humankindâs defining but overlooked impulses, and how we can super-charge its potential to build a hopeful futureââan essential read to kick off the new yearâ (Forbes, â16 Must Have Books and Podcasts for Leaders in 2024â)
âI flew through these pages with an increasing sense of joy. I hope that millions read this book.ââElizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love
Letâs face it: Recent years have been tough on optimists. Hopes that the Internet might bring people together have been crushed by the ills of social media. Is there a way back?
As head of TED, Chris Anderson has had a ringside view of the worldâs boldest thinkers sharing their most uplifting ideas. Inspired by them, he believes that itâs within our grasp to turn outrage back into optimism. It all comes down to reimagining one of the most fundamental human virtues: generosity. What if generosity could become infectious generosity? Consider
âą how a London barber began offering haircuts to people experiencing homelessnessâand catalyzed a movement
âą how two anonymous donors gave $10,000 each to two hundred strangers and discovered that most recipients wanted to âpay it forwardâ with their own generous acts
âą how TED itself transformed from a niche annual summit into a global beacon of ideas by giving away talks online, allowing millions access to free learning
In telling these inspiring stories, Anderson has given us âthe first page-turner ever written about human generosityâ (Elizabeth Dunn). More important, he offers a playbook for how to embark on our own generous actsâwhether gifts of money, time, talent, connection, or kindnessâand to prime them, thanks to the Internet, to have self-replicating, even world-changing, impact.
PRODUCT DETAILS :
ISBN : 9780593735138 | |
BY (AUTHOR) Anderson, Chris | |
PUBLISHER : Random House USA Inc | PUBLICATION DATE : January 23, 2024 |
COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United States | IMPRINT : Crown Publishing Group, Division of Random House Inc |
LANGUAGE : English | AGE : General |
PRODUCT FORM : Paperback / softback |
WEIGHT : 249 g
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Economics, Finance, Business & Management
Health, Relationships & Personal development
Society & Social Sciences
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