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Michael Plant

Founder and Director of the Happier Lives Institute and a post-doctoral researcher at the Wellbeing Research Centre, Oxford; researcher focused on wellbeing-based charity evaluation and co-author on the World Happiness Report 2025.

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Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 12min

Beyond saving lives: happiness and doing good (with Michael Plant)

In this engaging discussion, Michael Plant, Founder of the Happier Lives Institute and post-doctoral researcher at Oxford, dives into the realms of happiness and charity evaluation. He examines the balance between moment-to-moment happiness and life satisfaction when guiding philanthropic efforts. Michael critiques traditional metrics like QALYs/DALYs and reveals gaps in charity effectiveness focused on wellbeing. He also delves into the moral complexities of prioritizing interventions, such as treating depression versus providing clean water, urging donors to consider happiness-based strategies.
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Mar 20, 2025 • 51min

MICHAEL PLANT: insights on happiness

Michael Plant, the founding director of the Happier Lives Institute and a research fellow at Oxford, dives into the essence of happiness and global wellbeing. He discusses key findings from the 2025 World Happiness Report, emphasizing how informed charitable giving can significantly improve well-being. Plant shares insights on the emotional toll of infertility, personal anecdotes, and the diverse dimensions of happiness, urging listeners to consider how their actions contribute to a happier society.
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Oct 24, 2021 • 1h 10min

How to measure impact, and why we may have all been doing it wrong (with Michael Plant)

Michael Plant, founder of the Happier Lives Institute and a researcher at Oxford, dives deep into measuring well-being. He examines the reliability of self-reported happiness metrics and critiques traditional health measures like QALYs and DALYs. The importance of psychological factors in mental health interventions is emphasized, showcasing their effectiveness over cash transfers. Plant also highlights Bhutan's gross national happiness as a unique approach to measure success and calls for a shift toward integrating subjective well-being in effective altruism.

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