Reducing Misery vs Increasing Happiness

This chapter explores the critique of the positive psychology movement and argues for the importance of reducing misery rather than solely focusing on increasing happiness. The speakers discuss why alleviating suffering contributes more to human well-being and explore the misconception that employee engagement is the same as well-being. They also analyze the different conceptualizations and measures of engagement at work and highlight the role of intrinsic motivation and social connections in fostering happiness.