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The Ezra Klein Show: Want to Optimize Your Happiness? This Expert Says: Don’t.

The Ezra Klein Show: Want to Optimize Your Happiness? This Expert Says: Don’t.

An episode of The Ezra Klein Show podcast exploring the science of happiness and why trying to optimize it can backfire.

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    “Love this podcast in general but particularly enjoyed this one. Title sounds cliche but lots of little wisdoms backed by research”

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