happiness (#ignitemumbai)
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An introduction to the science of happiness and 5 unlikely ways to improve your happiness. The video is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_bEC58yNxYTRANSCRIPT
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Happiness
@amitklein, amitklein.com
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Who is happier after one year?
Million Dollar Lotto WinnerQuadriplegic
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Same Level of Happiness
* http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/dan_gilbert_asks_why_are_we_happy.html
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What does this tell us?
So who is happy?
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Who is happy?
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But it’s not that easy… Causation
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Who is not happy?
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What is happiness?
Surveys:
I have very warm feelings towards almost everyone.
I laugh a lot.
I think I look attractive.
I feel healthy.
I have happy memories of the past.
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Neurobiology
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Where are people happy?
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When are people happy?
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Moral of the story… Don’t Worry
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Why is it important to be happy?
Smarter
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Why is it important to be happy?
Healthy
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How you can improve your happiness: 5 unlikely ways
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1. Talk to strangers
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2. Fake it
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3. Buy me presents
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4. Research Happiness
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5. Participate in Ignite