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The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

How Talking to a Friend Helps (Live at The International Festival of Arts and Ideas)

Jul 19, 2024
Tamar Gendler, a Yale philosopher and cognitive scientist, joins her close friend Laurie Santos to dive into the intricacies of happiness through the lens of friendship and philosophy. They discuss the importance of open dialogue in facing emotional challenges and explore how Aristotle's view of friends as a second self can enhance joy and mitigate pain. With insights on perfectionism, the G.I. Joe fallacy, and the need for a kinder inner dialogue, their conversation emphasizes deeper connections as keys to understanding ourselves and true fulfillment.
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  • Vulnerability in discussing personal challenges is enlightening and courageous.
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