What the science of happiness says about the self and others | Aeon Essays
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What the science of happiness says about the self and others | Aeon Essays
Like in quantum physics, when we peer deeply into the science of human flourishing we find at its roots our fundamental interconnectedness.
Karen O'Brien • You Matter More Than You Think: Quantum Social Change for a Thriving World
Those who had a caring network of friends were SIGNIFICANTLY (like, 50 billion times) more cheerful, accepting, thankful, and at peace than those who didn’t have connections outside of family.
The line from It’s a Wonderful Life rang in my ears whenever I’d find more evidence for this theory: “Remember no man is a failure who has fr
... See moreMari Andrew • 5 life lessons from the ICU
The World Happiness Report suggests that altruism – acts that aim to improve another’s wellbeing – improves your own sense of wellbeing, leading to high life satisfaction and experiencing more positive emotions and fewer negative emotions.
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increase your sense that life is worthwhile, and it increases how engaged you become with the rest of the community.
Robin Dunbar • Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationships
It’s hard to find meaning in what we do if at some level it doesn’t help someone else or make someone happier.
Matthew Lieberman • Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect
‘Positive psychologists’ have more recently had an impact, and empirical research has been carried out in a quest to discover what makes us happier. The work of these pioneering psychologists is fascinating and valuable. We can imagine their empirical research as offering a horizontal image of happiness, with its wide data drawn from large cross se
... See moreDerren Brown • Happy: Why More or Less Everything is Absolutely Fine
“If I wanted to predict your happiness, and I could know only one thing about you, I wouldn’t want to know your gender, religion, health, or income. I’d want to know about your social network—about your friends and family, and the strength of your bonds with them.”