This podcast episode explores the World Happiness Report, an annual ranking of countries based on their citizens' well-being. The report emphasizes the importance of judgmental happiness, which is based on overall life evaluations, rather than emotional happiness. The latest report shows that the Nordic countries continue to rank among the happiest in the world, while there have been shifts in happiness levels in Central and Eastern Europe and North America. The report also highlights the factors that contribute to happiness, including GDP, social connection, and positive behaviors. Social media use and negativity bias are discussed as potential contributors to declining happiness levels. The episode concludes by emphasizing the power of individual actions in improving happiness and well-being.
