Approaching Happiness Like an Addict Approaches Sobriety

The speaker discusses Arthur Brooks, a social scientist focused on spreading the gospel of happiness. Brooks likens approaching happiness to an addict approaching sobriety, where one's brain naturally leans towards things that cause unhappiness, requiring a conscious effort to gravitate towards joyful pursuits. Brooks identifies four false idols hindering happiness: money, power, pleasure, and fame.

Transcript

Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.