Happiness vs humanity

The principles and survey methodology of The Humanity Index were inspired by Léger’s Happiness Index. However, the moral and ethical orientations, as well as the meanings extracted, will differ significantly between the two indices.

While happiness is more self-oriented, humanity (or altruism) primarily focuses on others. Both concepts have their own value, but they ultimately complement each other. One might assume that a happier person would naturally exhibit greater humanism, or that a more humanistic person would experience higher levels of happiness. Although these qualities can certainly influence each other, they do not always do so.

Among the twenty-five factors influencing happiness, few refer to altruism; most are related to personal well-being (money, love, work, family, health, freedom, etc.). In contrast, the fourteen dimensions included in The Humanity Index primarily focus on others and the community in which one lives.

Humanity is bound by reciprocity—where individuals, groups, communities, and even nations work together for the mutual benefit and betterment of one another. Our goal is to strengthen the concept of humanity and its potential. We want to inspire people to nourish and empower their altruism while unifying and protecting our shared experiences.

A stronger humanity benefits everyone.

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