The bestselling author, media pioneer, and curator of TED explores one of humankind's defining but overlooked impulses, and how we can super-charge its potential to build a hopeful future-"an essential read to kick off the new year" (Forbes, "16 Must Have Books and Podcasts for Leaders in 2024")

"I flew through these pages with an increasing sense of joy. I hope that millions read this book."-Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love

Let's face it: Recent years have been tough on optimists. Hopes that the Internet might bring people together have been crushed by the ills of social media. Is there a way back?

As head of TED, Chris Anderson has had a ringside view of the world's boldest thinkers sharing their most uplifting ideas. Inspired by them, he believes that it's within our grasp to turn outrage back into optimism. It all comes down to reimagining one of the most fundamental human virtues: generosity. What if generosity could become infectious generosity? C