In this first of a two part series, we revisit an interview from May 2023 with Professor William Tov of Singapore Management University. We discuss the broad and varied definitions of happiness, cultural differences in how happiness is perceived, and the role personality plays in happiness.
The conversation also touches on the impact of mental health on happiness, the distinction between fleeting emotions and deeper life satisfaction, and how cultural norms can shape our understanding of what it means to live a happy life.
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00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode
01:03 Defining Happiness
04:18 Cultural Perspectives on Happiness
16:00 Personality and Happiness
19:31 Mental Health and Happiness
26:19 Concluding Thoughts
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