Study: World Gets Happier


	Study: World Gets Happier

hitchhiker08

7-2-2008 5:31 AM

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study, research, happiness index, happiness, contentment, economy, baby boomers

hitchhiker08 says:

Are we really happy? Well we were never born to be sad and pathetic...

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7-2-2008 8:13 AM

tabsey

This post war baby is more than happy with life. I do think being deprived of what you see as a fair deal, is the reason for unhappiness. Your sense of deprivation is increased by knowledge and communication. Whilst I agree that money can't buy happiness, I would like to experience whether it increases your happiness. Surely the recent arrival of my first grand daughter is better than winning the lottery.

7-2-2008 11:37 PM

hitchhiker08

Congratulations on the birth of your grand daughter, tabsey! Completely agree with your views, thanks.

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