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Happiness and Self-Improvement
54:42 - 1:02:10 (07:27)
The topic of happiness is often discussed in podcasts, but not explored in depth by this particular show. The guest acknowledges some useful tools for self-improvement, such as Sam Harris' app, while discussing the reasons why people strive for happiness.
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Modern philosophy has become predominantly an abstract and theoretical area, focused on linguistics and mathematics, rather than on topics such as happiness; this is according to a podcast featuring Bill Simmons and Chuck Klosterman.
54:42 - 57:40 (02:57)
Summary
Modern philosophy has become predominantly an abstract and theoretical area, focused on linguistics and mathematics, rather than on topics such as happiness; this is according to a podcast featuring Bill Simmons and Chuck Klosterman.
ChapterHappiness and Self-Improvement
Episode#353 - Robert Plomin - How Do Genes Influence Our Behaviour?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The continuous pursuit of happiness can become a losing proposition.
57:40 - 59:46 (02:06)
Summary
The continuous pursuit of happiness can become a losing proposition. No matter how hard people chase after the things they believe will make them happy, there’s always the chance that the end result is not worth the effort.
ChapterHappiness and Self-Improvement
Episode#353 - Robert Plomin - How Do Genes Influence Our Behaviour?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea of a 'happy gene' or a 'divorce gene' is overly simplistic as there are a variety of genetic and environmental factors that contribute to an individual's complex experience of happiness.
59:46 - 1:02:10 (02:24)
Summary
The idea of a 'happy gene' or a 'divorce gene' is overly simplistic as there are a variety of genetic and environmental factors that contribute to an individual's complex experience of happiness.