Self-regarding actions improve our own wellbeing, which incidentally rubs off on those around us. Other-regarding actions directly target others' wellbeing, and we find fulfillment in turn. In this episode, we explore how kidnapping all the world leaders for a magic tea ceremony would only be the second best way to solve all the world's problems at once -- logistically unlikely to work out. And the very best is even less likely to happen in our lifetime. So, in knowing the difference between those actions that impact our direct social circles and those actions that impact the wider world, we can focus on more pragmatic approaches. 

A special thank you to HÄANA and Cello Joe for permission to use the music in this episode. This episode includes music from HÄANA's Nyxyss project, as well. You can find all their links in the show notes right here: logansullivan.com/e15/

IMPACTivism: Get better at doing good

Logan Sullivan - Advocate, seeker, writer, humanitarian

15 Kidnapping Presidents - Self-regarding and other-regarding actions

APR 20, 201749 MIN
IMPACTivism: Get better at doing good

15 Kidnapping Presidents - Self-regarding and other-regarding actions

APR 20, 201749 MIN

Description

Self-regarding actions improve our own wellbeing, which incidentally rubs off on those around us. Other-regarding actions directly target others' wellbeing, and we find fulfillment in turn. In this episode, we explore how kidnapping all the world leaders for a magic tea ceremony would only be the second best way to solve all the world's problems at once -- logistically unlikely to work out. And the very best is even less likely to happen in our lifetime. So, in knowing the difference between those actions that impact our direct social circles and those actions that impact the wider world, we can focus on more pragmatic approaches. A special thank you to HÄANA and Cello Joe for permission to use the music in this episode. This episode includes music from HÄANA's Nyxyss project, as well. You can find all their links in the show notes right here: logansullivan.com/e15/