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Doubt Inspires Life's Meaning
- The history of doubt reveals rich, positive ideas about living without belief in God.
- Many who reject God still seek reasons for living and happiness.
Present Norms Are Historically Specific
- We are blind to how current beliefs and habits are historically specific.
- Today's natural-seeming customs will look strange and transient to future generations.
Six Ways to Influence Happiness
- Six main ways people try to manipulate happiness are money, drugs, wisdom, celebration, bodies, and art.
- These broad categories frame practical efforts toward happiness beyond religion or love.