Get These 2 Choices Wrong and Your Life May Be Miserable | Gad Saad | ACADEMIA | Rubin Report

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Gad Saad, an evolutionary behavioral scientist and author of the book "The Saad Truth About Happiness." They discuss the science of happiness, including the connection between physical health and happiness; the importance of purpose and meaning in life; the role of social media in shaping our happiness; the need for authenticity and self-awareness in pursuing happiness; stories of individuals who have found happiness despite challenging circumstances; the importance of finding a balance between pleasure and long-term happiness; the value of experiences over material possessions; the work required to maintain happiness and the importance of finding the "sweet spot" in various aspects of life.

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Watch Dave Rubin's PREVIOUS FULL interview with GAD SAAD here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV_AR-16Tb4&list=PLEbhOtC9klbBQiqrd9ZZThHpEmsH1oL_H&index=1

0:00 Intro
5:25 Warning Society and Canada's Lunacy
11:17 Diving Into "The Saad Truth About Happiness"
20:15 Balancing Pleasure and Long-Term Happiness
30:39 How Social Media Shapes Our Happiness
38:52 The Work to Maintain Happiness
45:50 Experiences Over Material Possessions
47:33 The Importance of Finding the Sweet Spot

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