Alain de Botton: Why We're All So Unhappy!
Philosopher, author, founder of The School of Life
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Alain discusses why modern life leaves us feeling empty.
🎯 Top Takeaways
- Happiness is a skill that can be trained, not just a feeling to pursue
- Gratitude rewires the brain: appreciation changes what you see
- Experiences beat possessions: memories appreciate while things depreciate
- Social connection is the strongest predictor of happiness
- Flow states: absorption in challenge creates deep satisfaction