Well I've been engrossed in reading books on happiness, now apparently Bob McDonald from CBC's Quirks & Quarks interviews leading researchers in the field, including Dan Gilbert. (from Daily Zeitgeist)
Previously:
Last happiness entry.
NY Times review of Stumbling On Happiness.
Dan Gilbert on Belief and Proof.
Notes from a Seed Dinner (attended by Dan Gilbert). + photos on Stochastic.
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