Wisconsin Public Radio: The Paradox of Generosity

Author: Joy Cardin and Christian Smith

Empirical evidence suggests that being generous and sacrificing will ultimately bring us more rewards in return. Yet, most Americans don’t practice generosity, according to Joy Cardin’s guest this hour. William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Sociology, Christian Smith explains the “paradox of generosity” and what it means for ourselves and society. Listen