Tuesday, April 17, 2012

How Wealth Reduces Compassion

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=how-wealth-reduces-compassion

Who is more likely to lie, cheat, and steal—the poor person or the rich one? It’s temping to think that the wealthier you are, the more likely you are to act fairly. After all, if you already have enough for yourself, it’s easier to think about what others may need. But research suggests the opposite is true: as people climb the social ladder, their compassionate feelings towards other people decline.

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