An Economist’s Guide To A Happy Life - Erik Angner - #657

Chris Williamson

Erik Angner is a professor of philosophy at King's College London, researcher, and author.

Economists are usually concerned with macro trends. Money, finances. But they also have data-driven insights into what makes a happy, fulfilling life. Plus Erik is also a philosopher, so he manages to blend two murky worlds into a very usable life approach.

Expect to learn what economics says are the 4 pillars of living a good life, why everyone hates philosophers, whether all old Japanese people should kill themselves, why economists get such a bad wrap, how to maximise your happiness from an economic perspective, whether there is a difference between men and women's happiness, how to break your addiction to material possessions and much more...

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Why isn’t Economics More Sexy? (08:17) Common Misunderstandings of Happiness (12:00) Is Too Much Immediacy a Negative Thing? (16:43) Do People Not Have the Time to Have Kids? (20:20) Can Money Buy Happiness? (28:30) The Importance of Goal Regulation for Satisfaction (38:03) The Role of Inequality in Happiness (44:41) Is it Normal for Young People to Experience Depression? (48:40) Does Race Play a Part in Happiness? (52:49) Impact of Siblings & Good Health on Happiness (1:05:13) Where to Find Erik

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Erik Angner is a professor of philosophy at King's College London, researcher, and author.

Economists are usually concerned with macro trends. Money, finances. But they also have data-driven insights into what makes a happy, fulfilling life. Plus Erik is also a philosopher, so he manages to blend two murky worlds into a very usable life approach.

Expect to learn what economics says are the 4 pillars of living a good life, why everyone hates philosophers, whether all old Japanese people should kill themselves, why economists get such a bad wrap, how to maximise your happiness from an economic perspective, whether there is a difference between men and women's happiness, how to break your addiction to material possessions and much more...

Sponsors:

Get 20% discount on Bubs Naturals at https://www.bubsnaturals.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM)

Get 15% discount on your first order from Collars&Co at https://collarsandco.com/ (use code: MW15)

Get 15% discount on Mud/Wtr at http://mudwtr.com/mw (use code MODERNWISDOM) 

Timestamps:

(00:00) Why isn’t Economics More Sexy? (08:17) Common Misunderstandings of Happiness (12:00) Is Too Much Immediacy a Negative Thing? (16:43) Do People Not Have the Time to Have Kids? (20:20) Can Money Buy Happiness? (28:30) The Importance of Goal Regulation for Satisfaction (38:03) The Role of Inequality in Happiness (44:41) Is it Normal for Young People to Experience Depression? (48:40) Does Race Play a Part in Happiness? (52:49) Impact of Siblings & Good Health on Happiness (1:05:13) Where to Find Erik

Extra Stuff:

Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/

To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom

-

Episodes You Might Enjoy:

This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠

How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠


Get in touch.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast

Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

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2023-07-22 65 min
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