When Meditation Makes You Generous (and When It Doesn’t)
Mindfulness developed in a communal culture—so it might not have the same benefits for people who are more independent.
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How Kindness Spreads in a Community
A new study finds that when we witness kindness, we're inspired to be kind ourselves.
How We Judge Other People’s Generosity—And Why It Matters
When we see a kind act, it might inspire us to be kind—depending on the emotions and judgments we have about it.
Is There Something Wrong with Philanthropy?
Public policies around charitable giving could be improved to really help those in need, Dr. Rob Reich argues.
Do Kind People Make More Money?
A new study offers more evidence that selfishness may be self-defeating.
Ten Ways to Encourage People to Give More
People can become desensitized to appeals for donations. Here’s how to overcome the collapse of compassion.
Why 2016 Was Actually One of the Best Years on Record
World poverty continued to decline in 2016, and researchers learned more and more about how to help the poor.
How to Help Kids Learn to Love Giving
Five science-based strategies for the holidays (and the rest of the year).