Arthur Brooks, a professor at Harvard University and the co-author of “Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier,” joins Scott to discuss the state of happiness in the US, how to improve your own happiness, and the role religion or some other spiritual means play in one’s life.

Timestamps:
00:00 In this episode
00:47 Describe the overall state of happiness in the US
02:54 Is there a lack of contact?
03:47 Which demographic has the most and the least problems with this?
06:10 What is causing people to self harm?
08:32 What are the benefits of faith?
11:12 What are some alternatives to religion?
12:21 Fitness and happiness
16:42 How do substances play a role in managing happiness?
19:09 Can money buy happiness?
22:07 What are the best practices for happiness in a relationship?
25:11 How do you raise happy kids as a parent?
27:28 What advice would you give to your younger self on becoming happy?
32:28 How do gender roles affect happiness?
35:13 What behavior should young men and women do more and less of?


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