
Modern Wisdom
#585 - Adam Mastroianni - Are Smart People Actually Happier?
Feb 4, 2023
In this engaging conversation, Adam Mastroianni, a postdoctoral research scholar at Columbia Business School, explores the intriguing relationship between intelligence and happiness. He discusses why super smart individuals can struggle with simple problems and challenges the notion that intelligence leads to fulfillment. Adam critiques conventional productivity methods and examines how societal biases shape our understanding of people's capabilities. With humor and insight, he also touches on fascinating connections between sensory experiences and cognition, making for a thought-provoking discussion.
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