The Declaration of Independence states that our inalienable rights include “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Life and liberty are easy to understand, but that last phrase is less intuitive. How can people have a right to strive for happiness?
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Uniting to Fight Poverty: A TED Talk
How do we solve problems like poverty with so much political polarization?
Welcome to the Pursuit
To pursue our happiness, to achieve our liberty, and indeed to find fulfillment in our lives, we must start with a moral consensus, a fundamental truth around which we all revolve. Think of an atom. The outer field of electrons is full of chaotic activity. Electrons are rapidly orbiting and moving in a constant buzz. What contains that chaos and gives it structure? The fact that the whole chaotic cloud orbits one central nucleus.
A Different Kind of Bubble in Higher Education and How to Pop It
It will surprise no one to hear that college professors tilt to the left. But the magnitude of the imbalance is shocking. According to a paper published in the journal Behavioral and Brain Sciences, there are about 14 liberal social psychologists for every...
read moreDo You Believe?
Do you believe that America is a force for good in the world? Before you say “yes,” please consider carefully that this is a serious commitment. It is to say that our ideas of democratic capitalism are good for us and are good for others, and thus as generous, decent...
read moreA winning strategy for 2016? Think positive
Most commentators don’t even seem troubled by the personal insults and relentless pessimism; they just view them as the natural state of politics. Negativity is the only way to win, right? Wrong. There is a better way to compete, a path that is both morally superior...
read moreThe “pursuit of happiness” explained in two minutes
The pursuit of happiness sounds complicated. But it’s really not. You have, under your control, the portfolio to give you the most happiness possible. Pay more attention to these four things. Forget everything else. This short summary is only the...
read moreShare Happiness With the World
The research is fascinating. The talks are inspiring. But to make a difference, we need to act. Here’s how you can join the community that’s building a happier and more just America: Follow our Facebook page and let us know what you think about our daily examples of...
read moreCapitalism with a conscience
The Dalai Lama came to Washington, D.C. to lecture economists about empathy. What happened next surprised everyone. Read More.
read moreSocial justice requires these four things
Our nation has a great deal of need. It’s made worse by misguided policies and a materialistic culture.
read moreDoes work make us happy or miserable?
Do Americans hate our jobs, or do we actually like to work? The real answer isn’t what the media tells you.
read moreIs happiness like a treadmill we can’t outrun?
Humans are great at adapting our expectations to our environment. Sometimes that’s a big help. Sometimes it’s a burden.
read moreAbundance without attachment
We’re too materialistic, and the holidays shine a spotlight on it. But the problem isn’t prosperity. The problem is us.
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