TED-Ed: Would you pass the wallet test? | TED-Ed

The video explores a global study on honesty, known as the Lost Wallet Test, conducted between 2013 and 2016. Researchers placed wallets with varying contents in public places to observe if people would return them. Contrary to expectations, wallets with money were more often reported than those without. The study suggests that self-image and perceived harm to the wallet's owner influence honesty. The findings challenge assumptions about self-interest and highlight the importance of honesty in society.

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