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Minority Rules: Scientists Find the Tipping Point : Discovery News
A new study finds that to change the beliefs of an entire community, only 10 percent of the population needs to become convinced of a new or different opinion.
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Billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala pledges 25 pc of wealth for charity – The Economic Times
The “Indian Warren Buffett” has pledged to give 25% of his wealth to charity during his lifetime. He says his father was bigger influence than the Giving Pledge (Bill Gates also cites his father has major influence). On Twitter, a reader asked if his pledge would be viewed as generous or stingy given the Giving Pledge benchmark of 50%. Interesting cultural ramifications if giving less than 50% of your wealth if you’re a billionaire labels you as stingy!
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