The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos The Happiness Lab Meets No Stupid Questions
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Aug 9, 2021 
Angela Duckworth, a renowned psychologist and host of the No Stupid Questions podcast, joins Dr. Laurie Santos to explore the intricacies of happiness. They discuss the importance of social connections and the curious idea of taking separate date nights for dinner and movies. They dive into the unexpected idea that imagining potential misfortunes can enhance our appreciation for what we have. The conversation reveals how even negative life changes might serve as unexpected gifts, challenging our perceptions of happiness and fulfillment.
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Mimicking Accents
- Angela Duckworth mimicked a British accent after spending two years in Oxford.
- This was involuntary, despite her South Jersey origins.
British Mannerisms
- Laurie Santos adopted British mannerisms after moving to the UK for graduate school.
- She used phrases like "you walk", which her friends found annoying.
Accent Convergence
- Laurie Santos's thick Boston accent lost her a research position.
- Living with roommates from different regions led to them adopting each other's accents and phrases.