The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Society & Culture
YOU can boost your happiness and transform the lives of people in one African village with a cash gift by going to givedirectly.org/happiness
Giving money to others makes you happier than spending the same cash on yourself. That's been proved by science. But new research also shows that giving people in need cold hard cash is an amazing way to help them improve their lives. We explore why trusting people to help themselves is a cheaper and more effective way to solve poverty - and hear about Kibobo in Rwanda, where any money you donate will have a huge impact.
Read more about Kibobo at givedirectly.org/happiness
Former British politician Rory Stewart used to manage billions of dollars in aid money - and like other international donors thought poor people needed to be told what to do with charitable gifts. He was shocked how effective no-strings-attached cash turned out to be, and now promotes "giving directly". He was also surprised how good giving away even small amounts of money made him feel.
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Laurie Gets a Fun-tervention (Part One)
How to Handle Change
The Kindness of Strangers
You Can’t Always Want What You Like
Let Slip the Dogs of More Happiness
Treating the Pain of a Broken Heart
Why Nostalgia Ain't So Rosy
The Happiness Lab Meets No Stupid Questions
A Slight Change of Plans
Hidden Brain: Laurie Talks Monkeys and Bad Money Decisions.
Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: Lao Tzu
Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: Confucius
Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: Forgiveness
Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: The Day of Rest
Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: The Torah
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Feed Yourself Like You'd Feed a Loved One
Reconnect With The Moment
Dump Your Inner Drill Sergeant
Happier Holidays: How to Celebrate No Matter What
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