Happier-ness with author Arthur Brooks
A Bit of Optimism
The Goal Isn't Happiness: Refining Our Understanding of Happiness
In a project about happiness, the scientist guy and the mass audience expert have different roles. The scientist realizes that happiness cannot be the goal because negative experiences are necessary for resilience. Talking about happiness is like searching for a nonexistent golden city. Instead, the goal is to make progress.
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