Community Quote by Anne-Marie Slaughter
““Many network theorists note that human beings differ dramatically from the rational profit maximizer of social science theory. Neuroscientists exploring different regions if the brain, sociologists mapping an increasingly networked society, and entrepreneurial enthusiasts of the sharing economy challenge the highly individualist conception of the individual that many economists embrace. Instead of homo economicus, let s consider homo sociologicus, a person driven as much by the desire to belong and connect as by her individual goals.””
About This Quote
Source Article: "The Future of Work", Foreign Affairs, 2015
Humans are motivated by social connection as much as personal goals, challenging the purely rational economic model.
In simple terms: People seek belonging and collaboration, not just profit.
Key Takeaway
Recognize social drives in policy and design.
Themes
social behavior
economics
network theory
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
theoretical
critical
When to use this quote
- team projects
- community platforms
- sharing economy
- organizational design
Key Concepts
homo sociologicus
social identity
collective action
Questions to Reflect On
- How do social ties influence decision making?
- What policies balance profit and belonging?
A Different Perspective
Ignores individual rationality and personal ambition.
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