Psychology of philanthropy

Giving Thought - A podcast by Giving Thought

In this episode, Rhod and Adam look at some of the psychology behind giving. Including: -Social status and philanthropy: what role does our desire to be perceived positively by others play? -Proximity effects: does actual physical closeness to the symptoms of a problem make us more likely to give? -Victim blaming: Are we less likely to give when we think victims are partly to blame for their own misfortunes?