Why are bronze medalists happier than silver medalists in the Olympics? Why are lottery winners so often unhappy after their big winnings? What is the peak end rule that determines how fondly you remember a vacation or even a medical operation? What is the hedonic treadmill? What country has the happiest citizens? Should gross domestic product be replaced by a gross happiness product? Do famous philosophers think humans should strive for happiness? What is all this stuff about gratitude being important? Is anyone arguing against striving all the time for happiness? The serious study of happiness has taken off in the last few years and we will review the scientific literature.

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