Well-Intentioned
Publisher: Houtekiet
30 Pitfalls for the Do-Gooder
Full of scientific evidence on good and slightly worse acts to change the world
Broad scope, including topic themes such as feminism, racism, capitalism and the environment
You always check if the lights are off when you leave a room. That sure is well-intentioned, but what does it really matter in the bigger picture of the global energy supply? Activists, feminists, anti-racists and socialists have their hearts in the right place, but by no means always achieve the goal they had in mind. In fact, with the best of intentions, much harm has already been done.
Well-Intentioned contains thirty examples of irrational dogmas that miss the mark. The book is confrontational and sometimes controversial, but also compulsory reading for those who really want to achieve results as politicians, activists, socially engaged citizens or conscious consumers. For those who care about the environment, stand up for animal rights, sometimes buy local (fair trade) food, avoid products with palm oil or clothes made in sweatshops and for those who want less crime, less C02 and who care about safety, justice or health. In short, read this book if you want to effectively make this world a better place.
