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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks

Arthur Brooks
Happiness
Personal Development
Human Relationships
Anxiety
Emotional Self-Management
Happiness Science
Workplace Productivity
Triune Brain Theory
Leadership
Positive and Negative Emotions
Emotional Connection
Organization Alignment
Mental Health
Contemplation
Documentation
Metacognition
Exercise
Love
Harvard Kennedy School
Dark Triad

Hi Friends, I’m Arthur Brooks, a social scientist, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, and columnist at The Atlantic. I write, speak, and teach about the science of human happiness, blending neuroscience, behavioral science, philosophy, and religion for insights on how to live better, and be happier. Each week on Office Hours, you’ll get a glimpse into the cutting ... more

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America doesn’t have an anger problem. We have a contempt problem.

In this episode of Office Hours, I talk about how we can bring more love and happiness into a world that feels increasingly bitter and divided. Too often, contempt fills the space wh... more

Are you managing your emotions, or are they managing you?

In this episode of Office Hours, I explore how to manage your emotions by understanding how they work and what they are trying to tell you. Emotions like fear, anger, joy, and disgust evolved... more

Learn more about your affect profile by taking the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule quiz (PANAS) here.

So much of life depends not only on what we know, but also on what we know that others know as well. This shared awareness—what social scien... more

Learn more about your affect profile by taking the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule quiz (PANAS) here, and download Arthur’s morning protocol guide to help you start your mornings happier.

Today, I want to talk about one of the lowest-hangin... more

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Steven Pinker
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Episode: 4 Ways to Use Common Knowledge to be Happier with Steven Pinker
Rainn Wilson
Actor best known for his role as Dwight Schrute in The Office and a practitioner of the Baha'i faith
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Episode: Fame ruined me, but faith saved me: Office Hours meets The Office, with special guest Rainn Wilson

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 185 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    Arthur Brookes is always a fountain of useful information. This is an uplifting podcast with practical things on what you can do to become a happier person! I recommend this podcast to everyone who is looking to change their life for the better!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JT Podcast lover
    United States18 days ago
  • Overall good

    Arthur, you make some great points when you talk about the research of happiness and it’s clear you use generally high-quality research papers to make them. But I found the episode with Rainn a little difficult to listen to. Rainn himself made great points but your emphasis on surrender and/or imposing your feelings about God onto Rainn in some ways. The whole thing felt quite dogmatic with an ulterior motive to prove that Rainn and you have the same set of beliefs and you wanted to push your ow... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    nakul318
    Canada19 days ago
  • Worth listening

    Great podcast, relevant topics, evidence based data relayed in a fun and understandable way. Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zqrno
    United States23 days ago
  • Well worth it

    My wife and I first heard Professor Brooks speak at Vanderbilt which peaked my interest in his podcasts. I’d seen his ATLANTIC articles but unaware of podcast. I like how practical his advice is plus how actionable and science based it is too. I’m going to get to work on the 7 (or 8 in my case) right away. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    armco
    United Statesa month ago
  • Up at 4:45

    Motivated me to change my routine! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emmie0725
    United Statesa month ago

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4 Ways to Love the People You Disagree With
Q: How does a charismatic personality tie into or relate to the dark triad type of personality?
Dark triads, which include narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, tend to develop a charismatic personality to manipulate others for their gain.
3 Steps to Managing Your Emotions
Q: What should I focus on when considering a new job for happiness?
Look for earned success and service to others in your new role, as these lead to greater satisfaction and happiness.
3 Steps to Managing Your Emotions
Q: Is happiness and contentment based on faith alone?
No, happiness is not based on faith alone. Many people can be happy without it, and there are secular ways to achieve happiness.
4 Ways to Use Common Knowledge to be Happier with Steven Pinker
Q: So, how is it that truth can drive out fear?
Perfect love drives out fear because when there's fear in your life, love is impossible and that's what blocks happiness.
4 Ways to Use Common Knowledge to be Happier with Steven Pinker
Q: Can you talk a little bit about cancel culture and academic freedom and how it all relates to common knowledge?
There are social norms, rules that exist because everyone knows they exist, and if something is expressed publicly that challenges that norm, there's an urge to punish the challenger.

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Exploring the science of happiness and well-being, the content invites listeners to consider various aspects of personal development, mental health, and human relationships. Key themes include strategies for dealing with anxiety, workplace happiness, social interactions, and the darker sides of personality traits that can impact relationships. The program combines insights from behavioral science and philosophy with actionable advice meant to enhance listeners' lives and foster healthier relationships. Its unique approach lies in its blend of rigorously researched techniques and practical applications, making it appealing to anyone interested in personal growth and mental well-being.

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