Guest blog from the conference Altruism and Compassion in Economic Systems in Zurich (3/3)
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Guest blog from the conference Altruism and Compassion in Economic Systems in Zurich (3/3)
Apr 12, 2010 04:30 PM
Day 2 at the Mind and Life XX Conference in Zurich, was devoted to the “dismal science” of economics and the research that is being conducted in the areas of altruistic/pro-social behaviour and how pro-sociality might be introduced into economic systems. Throughout the day the audience was challenged to reflect on our current financial system and whether it is contributing to or negatively impacting our happiness. You might have guessed that the answer is the latter. We were also enlightened by research findings that help explain how altruism works in both the private and public sectors. Finally we were introduced to creative and courageous pioneers who are initiating alternative methods of dealing with the world’s poor.
