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How to Make a Difference (Happily)

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Empowering the Exhausted Majority

This chapter explores the concept of the 'exhausted majority'—67% of Americans disillusioned by politics and seeking pragmatic governance. It highlights the phenomenon of pluralistic ignorance, where many feel isolated in moderate beliefs despite a shared desire for change. The authors advocate for relational organizing to inspire civic engagement and strengthen democratic communities, promoting the idea that personal connections can drive political action.

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