Hi everyone, just joined. Was a fan of this space/scene back in the 2010s. Good to see you guys are still around!
Re all time low happiness, I don't put much faith in these studies because their definitions of "happiness", "freedom" etc are usually several degrees removed from objective criteria and made up by humanities postgrads senselessly clawing their way up the neoliberalized academic hierarchy.
No doubt "happiness" is at an all-time low in the US but it is so the world over and there's an abyssal gap between the wealthiest 40-ish percent of the country vs the rest. And happiness studies tend not to reflect that because the wealthy/comfortable classes wanna be savvy and concerned about the future for various reasons, without that knowledge translating into real anxiety bc they're doing more than fine.
- Don't worry, be Happy
Started by jupiviv Mar 30, 2024, 12:25 AM
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