Published Jun 18, 2024

Why We Want Things We Don’t Actually Like with Dr. Laurie Sa (#62)

Kevin Rose and Dr. Laurie Santos delve into the intricacies of why we pursue desires that don't truly satisfy us, examining hedonic adaptation and digital addiction's influence on happiness and connection. They offer strategies for finding genuine joy through embracing life's challenges, fostering meaningful relationships, and cultivating mindfulness in a technology-driven world.

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Why We Want Things We Don’t Actually Like with Dr. Laurie Sa (#62)

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Appreciating What We Have

Building Connections

Craft and Capitalism

Family Privacy Protection

Experience Stretching

Productivity Tools Unleashed

Finding Meaning at Work

Attention Temptation

Embracing Life's Arrows

Lost Moments

Pursuing Happiness

Mindfulness in Tasks

Gratitude vs. Positivity

Embracing Life's Ups and Downs

Happiness Composition

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Embracing Life's Complexity

Digital Influence

Understanding Happiness

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Embracing Life's ComplexityHedonic adaptation, a concept explored by Laurie Santos, reveals how people become accustomed to stimuli, affecting their happiness. She discusses strategies to counteract this effect, including embracing life's ups and downs and finding meaning in adversity.

Embracing Life's Complexity

Digital InfluenceKevin Rose and Laurie Santos explore the impact of digital addiction and technology on human connection and mindfulness. They discuss how our craving for instant gratification affects our ability to find joy in real-life interactions and maintain presence in everyday tasks.

Digital Influence

Understanding HappinessDr. Laurie Santos, a prominent psychologist, discusses the complex nature of happiness and the misconceptions surrounding it. She provides insights into achieving happiness through social connections, purposeful living, and evidence-based strategies.

Understanding Happiness

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