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Where in the World Is Happiness?

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the global landscape of happiness in this 50-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the World Happiness Report's rankings, examining why the United States lags behind other nations. Discover the factors contributing to national happiness, including income, health, social support, freedom, trust, and generosity. Learn why Boulder, Colorado, tops the National Geographic Happiest Cities list, and hear from its mayor about the city's success in civic engagement, walkability, and healthy food options. Investigate the science of happiness, community involvement, and health inequality in cities. Gain insights into improving well-being in urban areas and participate in a thought-provoking discussion on creating happier communities worldwide.

Syllabus

Introduction
Two Questions
Big Data
Boulder
Science of Happiness
Oklahoma City
Cities that need help
Community engagement
Health inequality in cities
Questions Comments
Editorial
Questions


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The Aspen Institute

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