Does working hard really make you a good person? | Azim Shariff

TED Talks Daily

EpisodeMay 11, 202312m

Does working hard really make you a good person? | Azim Shariff

TED Talks Daily

EpisodeMay 11, 202312m

Around the world, people who work hard are often seen as morally good -- even if they produce little to no results. Social psychologist Azim Shariff analyzes the roots of this belief and suggests a shift towards a more meaningful way to think about effort, rather than admiring work for work's sake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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