The Power of Generosity in an Online Age

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The chapter explores the evolution of TED and the impact of radical generosity in the internet era, emphasizing the shift towards shared knowledge and crowd accelerated learning. It discusses the launch of TEDx as an act of radical generosity and the contagious nature of generosity within TED events. Examples like a barber offering haircuts to the homeless and the influence of positive acts going viral online are highlighted to showcase the transformative power of kindness and generosity.

Lots of things go viral on the internet: dumb memes, cat videos, one-pan meals, and celebrity gossip. Why not kindness? That’s the delightful question Chris Anderson, the head of TED, asks in his new book, “Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading.” He joins Rufus to talk about what he’s learned running the world’s most famous conference, why we’re hardwired to give back, and the small actions we can all take to be a little more generous.

Host: Rufus Griscom

Guest: Chris Anderson

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