"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
13 May 2023
A new global study has found that small acts of kindness are universal, with people helping each other every two minutes on average. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of California San Diego and published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, analyzed data from over 50 countries to understand how people help each other in everyday situations.
The researchers found that people around the world engage in acts of kindness at remarkably similar rates, regardless of their culture, religion, or economic status. On average, people help each other every two minutes, with acts ranging from simple gestures like holding the door open for someone to more substantial acts like lending money or providing emotional support.
The study's lead author, Dr. Nicholas Christakis, said that the findings show that humans have a strong and innate desire to help each other. "Our study provides strong evidence that kindness is a universal human trait that transcends cultural, geographic, and economic boundaries," he said.
The study's findings could have important implications for social policy and public health. "Understanding the universal nature of kindness could help us design interventions that promote pro-social behavior and enhance public health and well-being," said Dr. Christakis.
