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Happiness Through Generosity : Liz Dunn on The TED Interview

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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The Psychological Impact of Generosity and Connection

This chapter explores the transformative effects of generosity, illustrated through an experiment where participants receiving unexpected financial support felt profoundly seen. It examines the psychological motivations behind their responses, contrasting the emotional impacts of receiving money from a stranger versus winning a lottery.

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