Make The Cut

“Professional activities can be more publicity visible (and indeed,many professional groups seek public visibility, whether in the market or the media,as an explicit goal). This has accustomed us to take notice of behavior:people who act from intrinsic motivations-amateurs-operate in relatively private circumstances, while people who act from extrinsic motivations operate in more public ones”. -Cognitive Surplus

Many people all of the world like different types of music . A lot of people like Josh Groban’s music. People were so touched by his music that they decided that they would do something nice for him for his bday. They donated to an organization. As I read the story about the donation, I couldn’t help but wonder what were the true motivations of the people who donated in his name. Did some do it out of the Pyrenees of their hearts, or did some do it to obtain recognition from Groban himself?

Both questions can be considered valid, but I think that a little bit of both were displayed. When I say both I mean both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations were displayed. Intrinsic motivations were displayed because Groban’s fans desired to make a donation in his name instead of their own names, therefore, directing the praise towards him. Also, they displayed extrinsic because they wanted to surprise him for his birthday.

Many times in life we can have either intrinsic or extrinsic motivations or both. We can be focused on doing things for the greater good. Anybody can display these motivations especially online. Seeing that Groban influenced people who are big fans, but have never met him to start a donation process is remarkable. It shows that a group of people can be altruistic , and show the positivity of the internet’s power.

“Professional activities can be more publicity visible (and indeed,many professional groups seek public visibility, whether in the market or the media,as an explicit goal). This has accustomed us to take notice of behavior:people who act from intrinsic motivations-amateurs-operate in relatively private circumstances, while people who act from extrinsic motivations operate in more public ones”. -Cognitive Surplus

Many people all of the world like different types of music . A lot of people like Josh Groban’s music. People were so touched by his music that they decided that they would do something nice for him for his bday. They donated to an organization. As I read the story about the donation, I couldn’t help but wonder what were the true motivations of the people who donated in his name. Did some do it out of the Pyrenees of their hearts, or did some do it to obtain recognition from Groban himself?

Both questions can be considered valid, but I think that a little bit of both were displayed. When I say both I mean both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations were displayed. Intrinsic motivations were displayed because Groban’s fans desired to make a donation in his name instead of their own names, therefore, directing the praise towards him. Also, they displayed extrinsic because they wanted to surprise him for his birthday.

Many times in life we can have either intrinsic or extrinsic motivations or both. We can be focused on doing things for the greater good. Anybody can display these motivations especially online. Seeing that Groban influenced people who are big fans, but have never met him to start a donation process is remarkable. It shows that a group of people can be altruistic , and show the positivity of the internet’s power.