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Discover the science of happiness, one episode – one study! In this podcast, host Professor Micael Dahlen explores groundbreaking research with leading experts, uncovering the science behind what truly makes us happy. Whether it's relationships, work, politics, or daily habits, The Happy Science Podcast brings insights from the field in a fun, engaging and accessible way. Tune in for thought-provo... more

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In this fun episode, we explore why people tend to believe that their future will be happier and more meaningful than their past. But does that optimism extend to everyone – or only to ourselves and the people we like?  Tune in to discover what this ... more

In this fun episode, we explore whether happiness means the same thing in different languages. Can the language you speak actually change how happy you say you are? Tune in to discover why it may be easier to say you are happy in English than in Swed... more

In this fun episode, we dig into a slightly uncomfortable question: what happens to our own happiness when we knowingly do something bad to others? We all know giving to charity feels good, but what about the opposite? Tune in to discover why doing g... more

In this fun episode, we explore whether an election in one country can shape happiness, optimism, and even trust in democracy in other countries. A study using data from over 20,000 people in nine European countries during the U.S.s presidential elec... more

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Hallgeir Håstad
Professor, psychologist and author of the happiness study
Norwegian School of Economics
Episode: Why Your Future Looks Bright (But Your Enemy’s Doesn’t) - with Professor Hallgeir Sjåstad
Sofia Axelson
Political scientist
University of Gothenburg
Episode: Is It Easier to Be Happy in Anotther Language? How Language Shapes Happiness Ratings - with Political scientist Sofia Axelson
Frank Martela
Assistant Professor, Helsinki (University of Helsinki)
University of Helsinki
Episode: What Happens to Your Happiness When You Take Money from a Charity? - with Assistant Professor Frank Martela
Jareef Martuza
Assistant Professor of Marketing, Norwegian School of Economics; affiliated with the Happiness Center
Norwegian School of Economics
Episode: Does the U.S. Election Affect Happiness in Europe? with Assistant Professor Jareef Martuza
Ragnhild Bang Nes
Norwegian psychologist and well-being researcher
Promenter Research Center, University of Oslo
Episode: S2:5 From Parents to Partners: How Divorces, DNA and Daily Connections Shape Our Wellbeing
August Nilsson
Researcher focused on well-being and language analysis
Episode: S2:4 Climbing the Wrong Ladder? What Happiness Rankings Might Be Missing
Jens Fyhn Lykke Sørensen
Associate professor from University of Southern Denmark, specializing in rural development and happiness research.
University of Southern Denmark
Episode: S2:3 The Urban Happiness Gap: Are City Dwellers Destined to Be Less Happy?
Robert Östling
Professor of economics at Stockholm School of Economics
Stockholm School of Economics
Episode: S2:1 Can Winning The Lottery Buy Lasting Happiness?
Delin Sun
Senior research scientist working at the Duke University School of Medicine focusing on brain structures and functions related to mental health.
Duke University School of Medicine
Episode: 11. Happiness or Good Looks: Which Comes First? - with Professor Delin Sun

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Micael Dahlen
Host of The Happy Science Podcast; associated with Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness; embedded in discussions on happiness research.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Så bra!!

    Bästa podden på länge

    Äntligen!

    🚀💯🚀

    Apple Podcasts
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    Kettlebellrunner
    Sweden2 years ago
  • Yay - finally a podcast from Michael

    Looking forward to hear his take on happiness and most likely alot of numbers!

    Apple Podcasts
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    No name seems free
    Sweden2 years ago

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Is It Easier to Be Happy in Anotther Language? How Language Shapes Happiness Ratings - with Political scientist Sofia Axelson
Q: How do the Danish findings compare to the Swedish results in this replication study?
Danish-English translations yielded differences in happiness and life satisfaction, while Swedish-English translations showed fewer differences, suggesting language-specific semantic effects.
Is It Easier to Be Happy in Anotther Language? How Language Shapes Happiness Ratings - with Political scientist Sofia Axelson
Q: Is happiness the same in English, as in my native Swedish?
Replication in a Swedish sample found that happiness reports were still affected by language, but life satisfaction did not show the same differences as happiness; Danish-English differences were more pronounced.
Is It Easier to Be Happy in Anotther Language? How Language Shapes Happiness Ratings - with Political scientist Sofia Axelson
Q: Is happiness lost in translation? Do we feel equally happy in our first and second language?
The guest explains that language can shape reported happiness and life satisfaction due to semantic differences and translation nuances, with Danish-English and Swedish-English comparisons showing varying effects across measures.
What Happens to Your Happiness When You Take Money from a Charity? - with Assistant Professor Frank Martela
Q: How do happiness and meaningfulness relate, according to the findings?
Happiness tended to rise with pro-social actions and meaning is often linked to contributions that extend beyond the self, indicating separate but related pathways to well-being.
What Happens to Your Happiness When You Take Money from a Charity? - with Assistant Professor Frank Martela
Q: What did the study involve and what were the main findings?
Participants could push buttons to earn money for themselves, for the Red Cross, or in a way that reduced the Red Cross's funds; those who earned for others showed increased happiness and meaningfulness, while the antisocial condition led to rationalizations rather than obvious drops in happiness.

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