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Intuitive Generosity Spontaneity Sparks Altruism
What makes people put “we” ahead of “me”? To find out, a group of Harvard University re- searchers enrolled thousands of people to play a “public good” game in which subjects were divided into small groups, given some money and the choice to keep it or contribute it to a common pool that would grow and benefit the entire group. Researchers discovered that those that made their decisions quickly were more likely to contribute to the common good. Taking it a step further, the researchers applied time pressure to the decision-making process. They then found that those faced with making a quick decision most often chose the “we” option, while those that spent more time deliberating ended up giving less money to the group kitty. The Massachusetts research team, which tested thou- sands of online worldwide participants, concluded that spon- taneity and intuition guide people into rapid acts of kindness.
Arctic Rescue Finland Calls for North
Pole Sanctuary
The Finnish government has adopted a new Arctic Strategy that calls for a global sanctu- ary around the North Pole as one of the key demands of the growing Save the Arc- tic movement, reversing its long-held position of backing corporate interests over the environment. The populace responded strongly to a series of actions taken by Green- peace against government icebreaker ships aiding corporate oil exploration in order to heighten awareness of the issue. The new Finnish policy reflects a mounting world citizenry’s view that the Arctic deserves protection.
Greenpeace points out that companies can wreck the
Arctic with little penalty and the current Arctic Council oil spill agreement does nothing to protect the Arctic or impose liability in this the most vulnerable place on Earth. The hope is that the other seven Arctic Council countries will see the light, as well.
Sign the petition and pitch in at
SaveTheArctic.org. 24 Collier/Lee Counties
swfl.NaturalAwakeningsMag.com
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