The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad How Can You Be Happy After the October 7 Massacre? (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_631)
Dec 15, 2023
In this podcast, Professor Gad Saad discusses the relativity of happiness and the inverted U-shaped curve. They explore ambition, perfectionism, and variable schedules of reinforcement. They also touch on happiness in the face of tragedy and the concept of anti-natalism. Lastly, they explore the relationship between short-term pleasure and long-term happiness.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Joy of Being a Professor
04:34 • 11min
Discussing the Design Process and Book Cover
15:23 • 3min
The Relativity of Happiness and the Inverted U-Shaped Curve
18:16 • 14min
Exploring Ambition, Perfection, Open Sourcing, and Variable Schedules of Reinforcement
31:47 • 3min
Happiness and Tragedy in the Face of Anti-Semitism
34:37 • 21min
Anti-natalism and the entropy of happiness
56:01 • 8min
Exploring the Relationship Between Short-Term Pleasure and Long-Term Happiness
01:04:13 • 6min