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6. The Happiness Curve

What makes you happy? Life鈥檚 ups and downs can be pretty unpredictable. But hidden deep in the data, two economists have found a surprising pattern: happiness is U shaped.

Life has its ups and downs, its sudden successes and unexpected obstacles. But amongst all the unpredictable variation, two economists believe they have identified a deep and powerful influence on our happiness: age. Happiness, it turns out, is U shaped.

Hannah Fry tells a tale of orangutans, joy and misery鈥nd joy!

Presenter: Hannah Fry
Executive Producer: Martin Smith
Series Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter
Episode Producer: Ilan Goodman

A series for Radio 4 by 成人论坛 Science in Cardiff.

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14 minutes

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Wed 8 May 2024 20:45
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  • Mon 2 Oct 2023 13:45
    成人论坛 Radio 4
  • Sun 26 Nov 2023 23:00
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  • Wed 8 May 2024 20:45
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