Winning the lottery does not guarantee happiness and can bring its own set of challenges and difficulties.
Humans have the ability to find resilience and happiness in the face of adversity, showcasing our capacity for personal growth.
Deep dives
The Real Story of Jack the Ripper Revealed
The podcast challenges commonly held beliefs about Jack the Ripper and his victims, highlighting their strength and resilience. It sheds light on the lives of Polly Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine, and Mary Jane, revealing them as courageous and talented individuals who have been overshadowed by their killer for too long.
Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon
The podcast introduces the new audio book, Miracle and Wonder, featuring conversations with Paul Simon. It delves into Simon's extraordinary career, songwriting process, and sources of creativity, offering insights into the life and work of one of the greatest songwriters in music history.
The Misery of Winning the Lottery
The podcast explores the misconception that winning the lottery brings happiness and financial security. It uncovers the reality that more money does not necessarily equate to greater happiness, illustrating how we often overestimate the positive impact of wealth on our well-being. The rich can struggle with guilt, trust, and maintaining authentic relationships, highlighting the downsides of excessive wealth and the importance of true contentment.
The Power of Psychological Immunity
The podcast investigates the phenomenon of hedonic adaptation and the human mind's ability to overcome adversity. Highlighting inspiring personal stories, it demonstrates people's capacity to find resilience and even happiness in the face of unimaginable challenges. The ability to rationalize and the recognition that personal growth stems from difficult events serves as an important reminder of our resilience and encourages embracing the ups and downs of life.
How can winning the lottery ruin your life - while contracting an incurable disease feel like 'a gift'? Dr Laurie Santos hears about dreams come true and nightmares realised; and talks with Dr Dan Gilbert about why human happiness isn't defined by these major events in the way we all assume.
For an even deeper dive into the research we talk about in the show visit happinesslab.fm