About The Book
Human actions are the cause of a significant portion of the problems faced by human societies.
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To build a better world, a world where this suffering is reduced or, preferably, avoided, we need changes that motivate people to choose actions that do not cause harm and suffering. These are the types of actions I call positive.
The question is: what kind of change is this? What changes are needed for people to prefer acting positively and avoid acting negatively, thus bringing more happiness to themselves and others?
To answer this question, we first need to understand what motivates human behavior. Therefore, one of the goals of this book is to share with you what I have learned about the causes of human actions. Another goal is to talk about a very important type of education that is lacking in many schools. It is important because it promotes positive actions. What kind of education is this?
I invite you to read the book and discover the kind of education we need most.
About The Author
Valter Martins, MSc, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, with an emphasis on biochemistry, and later obtained a master’s degree in biochemistry from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, in Porto Alegre - RS, Brazil. More recently, he completed a postgraduate course in psychopedagogy at the UNESC - Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, in Criciúma - SC, Brazil.
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Currently residing in Criciúma, Santa Catarina, with his wife, Martins has spent over three decades delving into the inner workings of the human brain. His relentless pursuit of knowledge reflects his passion for uncovering the underlying motivations behind human behavior and exploring ways to improve people’s lives. His research and insights into the human mind are the result of a lifelong dedication to understanding what drives us and motivates us to act.