Answer the following 4 questions regarding the “The Happiness Conspiracy,” by John F. Schumaker. As well as the Ted Talk by Dan Gilbert: The surprising science of happiness. Link provided below:
1. According to John Schumaker, what is the problem with our culture’s pursuit of happiness? Do you think that his argument has any merit? Do you see his theory displayed in our daily lives in any kind of meaningful way?
2. What does Schumaker mean by the “happiness conspiracy?” What does he mean when he says that the government is the biggest player in the happiness conspiracy? What are the implications of this for public policy in the United States?
3. What, according to Dan Gilbert, is the surprising science of happiness? What does he mean by linking science with something as transitory and subjective as happiness?
4. What does Dan Gilbert mean when he talks about synthetic happiness? Do you agree or disagree? What is the point that he makes about winning the lottery or becoming a paraplegic?
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