Money can buy you happiness - but not in the way we think. Giving money away - especially to help others - has been shown make us happier than spending on ourselves.  Social psychologist Lara Aknin explains the best ways to spend on loved ones, friends and even total strangers to get the biggest happiness bang for your buck.  And Harvard's s Josh Greene reveals how much money Happiness Lab listeners gave to charity via Giving Multiplier last year - and how many lives you saved.  To give to a charity of your choice and to some of the most effective charities around (and have your donation matched at a special rate) visit: https://givingmultiplier.org/invite/HAPPINESSLAB The Happiness Lab will return in January 2023. See you then.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charitable giving expert Josh Greene joins Spencer Greenberg to discuss effectively encouraging people to give more, the natural equals good fallacy, the role of pure altruism in evolutionary history, reducing political animosity through interdependence, understanding the psychology of conflict and cooperation, and using Giving Multiplier to maximize donations.

Josh Greene, co-founder of Groove, discusses intentional design in remote work, transitioning from codependence to interdependence, and creating meaningful relationships. They explore the balance between technology and human connections, the challenges of remote work, and insights from thought leaders. Learn how Groove connects remote workers to co-work, connect, and celebrate together.