Welcome
Welcome! I’ve been prompted to join the blogosophere, and I’m excited to connect with people through this forum. I’m currently writing a book titled, The Eight Great Goods. As I’m writing and researching, I’m interested in provoking thought and discussion on the premise of the book.
What if our biggest disagreements in life occur despite people trying to be good? What if we are all trying to be good – but in different ways? I have conducted 2,000 surveys and interviews with people from more than 20 cultures. What I’ve found is that you can roughly categorize eight broad divisions, or “Goods” (basically, ” ______ is good”) that people, organizations, and nations pursue: life, stability, society, growth, individuality, fairness, joy, and belief. Interestingly, how nations and people prioritize their goods shape both policies and perspectives.
Through this blog I will be posting thoughts, articles, and asking questions about the Eight Goods, and current events that reflect them. I welcome your commentary along the way.
