Secrets of happiness: what makes a country happy?
In episode one, Ian Sample asks what makes a country happy? Johannes Eichstaedt explains why Nordic countries often rank highly in the annual World Happiness Report, and what we can learn if we look beyond them
November 12, 202418m 18s
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Show Notes
At a moment when the world feels like a particularly unsettling place, Science Weekly is asking what it is that makes humans happy – and how can we bring more happiness into our lives? In episode one, Ian Sample asks what makes a country happy? Johannes Eichstaedt, assistant professor of psychology and human-centred AI at Stanford University, explains why the Nordic countries often rank highly in the annual World Happiness Report, and what we can learn if we look beyond them. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sciencepod">theguardian.com/sciencepod</a>
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