The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos How to be Awesome - With Almost no Effort (with John Green)
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Apr 14, 2025 
Join best-selling author John Green, known for "The Fault in Our Stars" and educational content on YouTube, as he dives into the urgent battle against tuberculosis (TB). He emphasizes TB's link to poverty and the crucial role of financial support in combating the disease. Green shares how even a small donation can lead to significant change, reinforcing that altruism boosts personal happiness. Also featured is Dr. Laurie Santos, who highlights a matching donation initiative aimed at enhancing global health and reducing inequality.
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Cowboy Hat Origin
- TB's surprising cultural impact includes the invention of the cowboy hat.
- Hat maker John B. Stetson recovered from TB in the West and created the iconic Stetson.
Meeting Henry
- John Green met Henry Ryder, a 17-year-old TB patient, in Sierra Leone.
- Initially mistaking Henry for nine, Green realized the devastating impact of malnutrition and TB.
TB's Deadliness
- Tuberculosis (TB) remains the world's deadliest infectious disease despite being curable.
- Over 150 million deaths since the cure's discovery highlights the social dimension of disease.
