The TED Interview

Design your life for happiness with Elizabeth Dunn

Apr 17, 2020

01:02:24

Creator website

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Is There a Difference Between the Experienced Self and the Remembering Self?

02:44

The Pursuit of Happiness

02:54

Climate Change and Happiness - Is It a Good Idea?

06:11

Introduction

2min

What Is Happiness?

2min

Is There a Difference Between Meaning and Happiness?

2min

Is There a Difference Between the Experienced Self and the Remembering Self?

3min

How Do You Feel About Your Life?

4min

Is There a Genetic Component to Happiness?

3min

The Relationship Between Time and Happiness

3min

Is There a Trade Off Between Time and Money?

4min

Is One Purchase Never Going to Make You Happy Forever?

3min

10.

How Can Your Use of Technology Impact Your Happiness?

2min

11.

The Effects of Smartphones on Satisfaction

2min

12.

Is Boredom Experienced Over Time?

2min

13.

Climate Change and Happiness - Is It a Good Idea?

6min

14.

Is a Video Call Enough?

2min

15.

Giving to Others Is a Great Way to Promote Happiness

2min

16.

Is There a Connection Between Giving and Giving?

2min

17.

Finding Joy in Giving Is Awesome

3min

18.

Is There a Side Effect of Being Generous That Makes You Happy?

3min

19.

Are You Happy With Your Volunteering?

2min

20.

Is There a Difference Between Giving and Giving?

3min

21.

You Know, It's All Right

3min

22.

The Pursuit of Happiness

3min

23.

Don't You Think That Having Money Makes You Happy?

2min

24.

TED - Helping Others Makes Us Happy

3min

Psychologist Elizabeth Dunn argues that happiness is made not found and explains how our everyday choices—in matters from time to money to technology—help create it. This episode was recorded on February 5, 2020.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.