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Pursuing Values

Daniel discusses the importance of not solely focusing on maximizing subjective well-being in policy-making and emphasizes the need for policies that align with citizens' values. He also explores the concept of pursuing values beyond happiness, such as meaning and excellence, and how popular culture can sometimes hinder individuals from pursuing their true passions.

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Related Questions
- Is it a valid perspective to accept that life is hard and achieving big goals is challenging, but that this difficulty is what makes it worthwhile, as discussed in the episode Unveiling the Path to a Life Worth Living | Miroslav Volf (Yale Professor & Theologian) and the clip Life's Three Perspectives? Can the amount of pleasure you derive from the pursuit be in direct proportion to how hard it is?