Name: Does money make you mean?
Uploaded: 2013-12-20T16:00:22Z
Duration: 16 min 21 s
Description: It's amazing what a rigged game of Monopoly can reveal. In this entertaining but sobering talk, social psychologist Paul Piff shares his research into how people behave when they feel wealthy. (Hint: badly.) But while the problem of inequality is a complex and daunting challenge, there's good news too.

It's amazing what a rigged game of Monopoly can reveal. In this entertaining but sobering talk, social psychologist Paul Piff shares his research into how people behave when they feel wealthy. (Hint: badly.) But while the problem of inequality is a complex and daunting challenge, there's good news too.

Paul Piff: Does money make you mean?

Does money make you mean?

A study reveals that increased wealth leads to decreased compassion and a sense of entitlement, impacting social behavior.

Wealth disparity not only affects those at the bottom but harms societal well-being, reducing social trust and mobility.

Small changes in values and empathy can reduce economic inequality, inspiring wealthy individuals to advocate for egalitarianism.