Types Of Happiness
Natural happiness: It requires no effort, as it is the case when receiving a gift.
Synthesized happiness: It requires some special effort.
This shows us that our environment can be modified to increase our happiness:
- It can be modified using plants, windows, music etc.
- Music with uptones can increase happiness.
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Dr. Andrew Huberman shares a toolkit for increasing happiness and talks about the science of happiness.
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