Science Says: Kindness is Contagious!:
In findings sure to gladden the heart of anyone who's ever wondered whether tiny acts of kindness have larger consequences, researchers have shown that generosity is contagious. Goodness spurs goodness, they found: A single act can influence dozens more. In a game where selfishness made more sense than cooperation, acts of giving were "tripled over the course of the experiment by other subjects who are directly or indirectly influenced to contribute more," wrote political scientist James Fowler of UC San Diego, and medical sociologist Nicholas Christakis of Harvard. Their findings, published March 8 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, are the latest in a series of studies on the spread of behaviors through social networks. [more]

Be The Change:
Do a unique act of kindness, everyday, for the next ten days. [more]

	rate:			| email this | print | share

	Previous Reflections:
On Mar 12, 2010 JFret writes:	Clicking on "more" to read the rest on the article above brings up only a blank page. Hopefully this is just a momentary thing. Your ideas and inspirations are wonderful.  Thank You
On Mar 12, 2010 Leigha writes:	This link takes you to the article; although it's somewhat short.  http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2010/03/09/Cooperation-kindness-is-contagious/UPI-33851268164530/
On Mar 13, 2010 nsr writes:	good to read and feel as well for a wonderful world
On Mar 14, 2010 Arlan writes:	Check out the Pass The L.O.V.E. Forward Movement!
	Add Reflection:
Name:		Email:
Comment:
Verify Code:	: