An Economist’s Guide To A Happy Life - Erik Angner - #657
July 22, 2023
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An Economist’s Guide To A Happy Life - Erik Angner - #657
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An Economist’s Guide To A Happy Life - Erik Angner - #657
Summary
Erik Angner is a professor of philosophy at King's College London, researcher, and author.
Economists are usually concerned with macro trends. Money, finances. But they also have data-driven insights into what makes a happy, fulfilling life. Plus Erik is also a philosopher, so he manages to blend two murky worlds into a very usable life approach.
Expect to learn what economics says are the 4 pillars of living a good life, why everyone hates philosophers, whether all old Japanese people should kill themselves, why economists get such a bad wrap, how to maximise your happiness from an economic perspective, whether there is a difference between men and women's happiness, how to break your addiction to material possessions and much more...
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Why isn’t Economics More Sexy?
(08:17) Common Misunderstandings of Happiness
(12:00) Is Too Much Immediacy a Negative Thing?
(16:43) Do People Not Have the Time to Have Kids?
(20:20) Can Money Buy Happiness?
(28:30) The Importance of Goal Regulation for Satisfaction
(38:03) The Role of Inequality in Happiness
(44:41) Is it Normal for Young People to Experience Depression?
(48:40) Does Race Play a Part in Happiness?
(52:49) Impact of Siblings & Good Health on Happiness
(1:05:13) Where to Find Erik
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