Does Wealth Make You Meaner?

The video explores the relationship between wealth and generosity, using Scrooge as a starting point. It discusses research showing that wealthier individuals tend to be less generous, citing studies and experiments. The video also examines how wealth can affect social behavior and empathy, and offers strategies to maintain empathy and generosity despite wealth, such as living in diverse neighborhoods and experiencing nature.

What is the main question raised about wealth in the introduction?

• Does wealth increase happiness?

• Does wealth make people meaner?

• Does wealth lead to better health?

• Does wealth make people more generous?

According to research, which income group gives the highest percentage of their discretionary spending to charity?

• Households earning over $200,000

• Households earning $100,000

• Households earning $50,000 to $70,000

• Households below the poverty line

What did the UC Berkeley study find about people who identify as lower class?

• They give away more money on average

• They are less likely to give to charity

• They are indifferent to wealth

• They are more likely to hoard wealth

What behavior did advantaged players exhibit in the Monopoly study?

• They shared their winnings

• They displayed dominant gestures

• They showed more humility

• They were more generous

What is one major factor that connects wealth to power?

• Less need for social interaction

• More advantages in life

• Greater social isolation

• Increased empathy

What is one suggested way to remain generous despite wealth?

• Focus solely on personal wealth growth

• Invest in luxury goods

• Live in economically diverse neighborhoods

• Avoid all social interactions

How can experiencing nature influence generosity?

• It encourages isolation

• It makes people feel more important

• It has no effect on generosity

• It increases feelings of awe and humility