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Why Happiness Experts Still Struggle to Be Happy with Dr. Ethan Kross

You might assume that people who study happiness for a living have it all figured out. But even happiness experts struggle to follow their own advice. They know the science behind feeling happier, managing difficult emotions, and building healthier habits — but putting that knowl ...  Show more

What Gets Lost When We Text Instead of Talk with Dr. Nick Epley

For most of human history, we only had one way to talk to one another: our voices. Today, we have more ways to communicate than ever before. We can text, call, send a video message, reach out over social media, et cetera. And we often choose whichever option seems easiest or leas ...  Show more

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