IDEA #38

The benefits of believing in immanent justice

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We’re more generous to others when we’re hoping for good things to happen that are out of our control.

What you need to know

Across four different experiments researchers from the University of Virginia and Booth School of Business were able to demonstrate how people ‘invest in karma’ when facing the outcome of important events that are beyond their control. Regardless of any belief or disbelief in the religious or supernatural, individuals consistently demonstrate a willingness to believe that by helping others, somehow the universe will positively conspire to help them in their travails. ...

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