The Surprising Science of Happiness
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the counterintuitive science of happiness in this thought-provoking TED talk by Dan Gilbert, author of "Stumbling on Happiness." Challenge conventional wisdom about the relationship between desires and contentment as Gilbert reveals how our "psychological immune system" enables us to find genuine happiness even when life doesn't go according to plan. Discover insights into human psychology and learn why our ability to synthesize happiness might be more powerful than we realize. Gain a fresh perspective on well-being and the factors that truly contribute to our satisfaction in life.
Syllabus
The surprising science of happiness | Dan Gilbert
Taught by
TED
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