Oshkosh Public Library

Infectious generosity, the ultimate idea worth spreading, Chris Anderson

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-242)

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Infectious generosity

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Chris Anderson

the ultimate idea worth spreading

As head of TED, Chris Anderson has had a ringside view of the world's boldest thinkers sharing their most uplifting ideas. Inspired by them and the unique insights he gained from how online sharing transformed TED into a global beacon of transformative ideas, he believes there's a pathway back from outrage to optimism. It all comes down to reimagining the role that generosity can play in our connected era. Anderson shows how the same technologies that have bred negativity can also be mobilized as an exponential force for good, to create chain reactions of generous behavior. Every day, remarkable stories of individual acts of kindness have sparked ripple effects when shared online. This book captures some of the most inspiring of these stories, revealing their potential to solve problems and make people happier in the process

Introduction -- Part one: Why. Inside a contagion -- The infinite village -- Imperfect generosity -- Secret superpowers -- The mystery experiment -- Gratitude break -- Part two: How. Six ways to give that aren't about money -- Catalysts of contagion -- Pass in on! -- And what about money? -- Part three: What if?. The internet we want -- The brilliant move companies could make -- Philanthropy's true potential -- The pledge that could change everything -- Over to you -- Epilogue -- Invitation -- Acknowledgments -- Resources -- Notes

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Ultimate idea worth spreading