No Stupid Questions 17. How Can We Get More Virtue and Less ‘Virtue Signaling’?
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Sep 6, 2020 Dive into the intriguing world of 'virtue signaling' versus genuine altruism, exploring how our distance from social issues shapes our motivations. Discover the dynamics of personality types: thinkers, doers, and charmers, and their influence on success. The discussion also tackles the art of writing, emphasizing the blend of skills needed for effective communication. Finally, they critically examine virtue signaling against historical perspectives, shedding light on the complexities of altruism.
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Virtue Signaling vs. Caring
- People want to appear caring, especially online.
- This can lead to virtue signaling rather than meaningful action.
Hand Hygiene Study
- Doctors in a children's hospital self-reported 73% hand hygiene compliance.
- Observed compliance was only 9%, highlighting the gap between perceived and actual care.
Meaningful Action
- Choose causes you care about and can contribute to.
- Focus on actions rather than signaling care.