May 2006

A british politician recently argued that a government's focus should not just be on Gross Domestic Product (or the economy) but also on General Well Being (e.g. health and happiness)! If you're interested in reading the full article just click here. But can we legislate for...

29 May, 2006

I'm in the middle of reading some fascinating neuroscientific research that among other things, is trying to identify the areas of the brain that underlie happiness and satisfaction. I won't bore you with all the details but in brief, these scientists are studying an...

22 May, 2006

This little story is what they call an "oldie but a goodie". Read it, enjoy and then feel free to post your thoughts. A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his...

08 May, 2006