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Meaning and Purpose in Life and Work

The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks

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The Evolution of Happiness and Meaning Across the Lifespan

This chapter explores the evolving definitions of happiness and meaning as people age, focusing on the U-shaped relationship between age and happiness. It highlights how older individuals experience varying levels of happiness, with an increasing gap between the happiest and unhappiest as they advance in years.

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