Why aren't smart people happier?
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#2The sad fact is that humans can never be happy for any length of time.
It is how our brains are wired and a result of evolution. Even if a person lived in a paradise and had all their needs and wants provided; one of two things will occur - Either that person becomes bored or they wonder 'hmmm, I wonder if x,y or z could be better in some way?' and then trying to improve on perfection.
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#3There are a few prerequisites (proper sleep, nutrition, exercise) and many ways (social connections, meaningful activities, grateful attitude) to being happy.
From: Going Through An Existential Crisis? https://moviewise.substack.com/p/going-through-an-existentia...
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#4Ignorance is a bliss.
We as society shouldn't focus so much on being „happy“. Happiness by itself is not worthwhile. What are you going to tell on your deathbed and how will your relatives remember you? Oh, he never did anything, but he seemed happy all the time!
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#5surrounded by idiots?
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#6The sad fact is that humans can never be happy for any length of time. It is how our brains are wired and a result of evolution. Even if a person lived in a paradise and had all their needs and wants provided; one of two things will occur - Either that person becomes bored or they wonder 'hmmm, I wonder if x,y or z could be better in some way?' and then trying to improve on perfection.
Aren't there some studies about how stress level doesn't seem to change much in relation to income and education ?
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#7Happiness is temporary, much like life.
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#8The sad fact is that humans can never be happy for any length of time. It is how our brains are wired and a result of evolution. Even if a person lived in a paradise and had all their needs and wants provided; one of two things will occur - Either that person becomes bored or they wonder 'hmmm, I wonder if x,y or z could be better in some way?' and then trying to improve on perfection.
If you assume happiness is a feedback mechanism rewarding you for doing the right thing, then it makes sense. The reward needs to be modulated to be effective, constant reward would stop us from improving
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#9Being smart isn't enough, you have to be wise.
Intelligence can help you climb to the highest positions in business and academia, wisdom allows you to understand that it isn't really worth it.
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#10“That is their happiness: they see all life without observing it. They’re buried in it like crabs in mud.”