WHAT DRIVES PEOPLE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

May 2023

We believe every person has the ability and responsibility to make the world a better place. When an individual believes in
themselves and their sense of meaning, they are inspired to build, create, and innovate in ways that benefit society.

Human Flourishing Lab Director Dr. Clay Routledge calls this “existential economics,” where one person’s sense of
meaning ripples across society to drive progress and improve economic conditions.