World Happiness Report
Annual ranking of national happiness
Episodes
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#3375: Does Expressiveness Actually Make Us Happier?Mediterranean hand gestures vs. Finnish silence — which culture is actually happier? The data may surprise you. -
#2853: What the Nordics Actually Struggle WithBeyond bike lanes and pastries—what Sweden, Denmark, and Norway have genuinely figured out, and where their model cracks. -
#2720: Does More Money Actually Make You Happier?The $75K happiness threshold is outdated. New research shows the real relationship between income and well-being is more nuanced. -
#2560: Can You Actually Measure Happiness?What does "happiness" really mean — and can you scientifically measure it? A deep dive into the data, flaws, and surprises. -
#1411: The I vs. The We: Escaping the Loneliness of 2026We have more ways to connect than ever, yet isolation is at an all-time high. Explore the biological and structural roots of modern loneliness. -
#1251: Why Richer Countries Are Getting MiserableWhy is the US falling in happiness rankings while others thrive? Explore the "Beyond GDP" movement and the true metrics of a life well-lived.