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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RISE AND SHINE: How to Have the Perfect Morning
Artificial Intelligence Meets Virtual Worlds: The Future of Sentience
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PARKING: How It Explains the World
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OUTLIVE (Part 1): Peter Attia’s Guide to the Science of Longevity
THE WAGER: David Grann Tells a Tale of Shipwreck and Mutiny
THE REAL WORK: Adam Gopnik on the Mystery of Mastery
JOY OF MOVEMENT: How Exercise Can Help You Find Happiness and Connection
BREAKTHROUGH: How to Get Unstuck and Achieve Anything
EXCELLENT ADVICE: Life Lessons From Wired Co-Founder Kevin Kelly
SELFLESS: Why “You” Are a Social Creation
The Next Big Idea Club Presents — "Immortality: A User's Guide"
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SENSES: Gretchen Rubin’s Guide to Getting Out of Your Head and Into the World
PSYCH: The Story of the Human Mind
PREPPY: The Surprising Origins of American Style
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