Good things happen slowly, bad things happen quickly

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Positive events often require intentional planning and time to materialize, such as constructing a building, while negative events can occur swiftly, like a bomb destroying a building in a moment. The media's focus on dramatic and negative news can lead to a skewed perception of the world, overshadowing the gradual but positive developments that are continuously taking place. This biased portrayal can cultivate feelings of despair and a distorted view of the future, which poses a potential danger as it perpetuates a sense of pessimism in society.

Can generosity go viral? TED curator Chris Anderson believes it can in our hyperconnected world. In his new book Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading, Chris explores how small acts of kindness can ripple out in surprising ways.

Learn how to tap into the asymmetric power of generosity, fight online negativity with delight, and share stories that light up human emotions. Chris and host Jonathan Fields discuss how practicing courage, creativity and authenticity can help spread compassion across our infinite global village. Get inspired to unleash more goodness and be the start of a contagious generosity movement.

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