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Where Everybody Knows Your Name

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Third Places and the Importance of Community

This chapter explores the concept of third places and how they foster a sense of community and happiness. Using the example of Cheers bar, it discusses the loss of local spots and the implications for overall happiness, while also introducing the idea that understanding the science of the mind can guide us in the right direction.

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