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Does working hard really make you a good person? | Azim Shariff (re-release)

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TED Talks Daily
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Jul 7, 2026
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899
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Summary

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. (This episode originally aired in 2023.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.