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Why Aren’t Americans Happier? | ft. Jeffrey Rosen & Roger Crisp
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June 26, 2026
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11:34Now PlayingIs modern self-care actually making us happier? In this Open to Debate clip, Jeffrey Rosen and Oxford philosopher Roger Crisp debate whether happiness comes from virtue, self-mastery, pleasure, meaningful work, relationships, or something else entirely.
The conversation starts with a challenge: if the Founders talked about the "pursuit of happiness," are they really the right source for modern wellbeing? From there, moderator Nayeema Raza brings the debate into today's culture of boundaries, quiet quitting, self-care, burnout, and "you do you" thinking. Rosen argues that happiness requires self-mastery and resistance to immediate gratification. Crisp argues that the real sources of happiness are not mysterious: meaningful work, enough income, family, friends, and long-term enjoyment.
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