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Want to ‘Optimize’ Your Happiness? This Happiness Expert Says: Don’t.

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Want to ‘Optimize’ Your Happiness? This Happiness Expert Says: Don’t.

The Interview

17 HOURS AGO
The Interview

The Interview

17 HOURS AGO
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Laurie Santos on what will really bring meaning and fulfillment to your life, and what won’t. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Laurie Santos explores the science of well-being, challenging modern misconceptions about happiness and fulfillment. She delves into why our relentless pursuit of pleasure often backfires and reveals the evidence-based practices that truly lead to a meaningful life.
05:44
Happiness is not a destination but requires ongoing effort and time.
08:20
Happiness is not a destination but requires ongoing effort.
27:21
Free time comes in small chunks wasted on phones.
38:00
Relentless pursuit can paradoxically make happiness harder to achieve.
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Positive emotions motivate action on structural issues

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Why We're Lonelier Than Ever: The Crisis of Social Connection
00:00
The Happiness Trap: Why Chasing Pleasure Makes Us Miserable
08:20
Time Famine and the 'Indoor Cat' Effect: How Technology Steals Our Joy
24:47
The Perils of 'Lawnmower Parenting' and the Optimization Obsession
35:12
Finding Meaning in a Broken World: How Personal Well-Being Fuels Systemic Change
43:23

Transcript

Laurie Santos: Hi, I'm Solana Pine. I'm the director of video at The New York Times. For years, my team has made videos that bring you closer to big news moments. Videos by Times journalists that have the expertise to help you understand what's going on. N...