The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos Caring What You're Sharing
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Oct 15, 2019 Exploring the art of sharing experiences, this discussion reveals how connecting with others can enhance our joy during simple moments like enjoying ice cream or watching a sunset. Delve into the transformative journey of a young entrepreneur who builds community through her love for ice cream. The conversation highlights the challenges of smartphones overshadowing real-life connections and the delicate balance between capturing memories and fully engaging in them, ultimately emphasizing that true happiness often stems from genuine, shared experiences.
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Fox Talbot's Honeymoon
- In 1833, William Henry Fox Talbot, frustrated by his inability to share the beauty of Lake Como with friends, invented photography.
- He wanted to share his honeymoon experience.
Instagram Launch
- On October 5, 2010, Kevin Systrom launched Instagram, a photo-sharing app.
- Its instant popularity highlighted the human desire to share experiences.
Innate Sharing
- Human babies have an innate instinct to share experiences, as shown by Tomasello's puppet experiment.
- They point not just to direct attention, but to connect with others.