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

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

TED Talks Daily
Jul 7, 2026 15 min
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<p>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.</p><br><p>(This episode originally aired in 2023.)</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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