The Art of Fairness - what we need more of

 

David Bodanis, writes about fairness in, The Art of Fairness: The Power of Decency in a World Turned Mean. This is a necessary discussion through looking at the profiles of different success stories that did not focus on displays of power or big ego. Success can be achieved through simple fairness and being an Ignatian, "man for others".  It is not enough to tell others to be good. We need to point to ordinary people who have acted in extraordinary ways when it was not required. When in power, fairness and kindness are not necessary yet fairness by those in power should be a requirement. The world can be very different if there is greater focus on decency in business, politics, and everyday life, and it is not hard.