Memory Hacks & Kindness Acts: The Future of Feeling Good

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What truly makes us happy, and how can we cultivate this essential emotion in a rapidly changing world? We kick off their new theme on behavior science by diving into the future of happiness. We explore fascinating scientific advancements like memory manipulation for therapeutic purposes, alongside the profound philosophical questions these technologies raise about our emotional landscape. And then pivot to the crucial idea that happiness isn't just a state to be achieved, but a skill to be learned and practiced – advocating for its formal education alongside traditional subjects. Drawing on the latest World Happiness Report, we uncover powerful insights about the predictive power of kindness and benevolence, highlighting how believing in and practicing kindness can lead to greater individual and collective well-being. Tune in for a hopeful and practical discussion on why cultivating compassion and connection is our pathway to a happier future.
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Chapters

1. Memory Hacks & Kindness Acts: The Future of Feeling Good (00:00:00)

2. Unpacking the Future of Happiness (00:00:40)

3. Memory Manipulation: Science Fiction Meets Emotional Reality (00:04:19)

4. Happiness as a Skill: Why We Need to Educate for Well-being (00:08:54)

5. The Kindness Dividend: How Believing in Others Predicts Happiness (00:12:13)

6. Beyond Place and Gender: Benevolence as a Universal Path to Happiness (00:15:40)

7. The Multiplier Effect of Giving and Receiving Kindness (00:18:19)