Arthur C. Brooks
The right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are sacred rights, enshrined in the very founding of America. But what makes for a happy people? And who are the happiest Americans? Arthur C. Brooks, a professor of government at Syracuse University and a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, argues that there is a "happiness gap" in America today, and that the difference is explained by one's values: faith, charity, work ethic and sense of self-restraint, among other factors.
Ben and Joel spoke with Brooks about his latest book, Gross National Happiness: Why Happiness Matters for America--and How We Can Get More of It, how our values shape our happiness, and whether it's really true that conservatives are more happy than liberals.
Thoughts
Happiness is Relative
Submitted on May 6th, 2008 by AnonymousHappiness is relative. But according to what I observe from the people I know, I would have to say the conservative people seem to be less happy. Unless they are happy being unhappy!?
Amen to that brother.
Submitted on May 5th, 2008 by AnonymousAmen to that brother.