'Happiness is obsolete: uneconomic.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Happiness is considered outdated because it does not serve economic purposes.
- In plain terms
- Happiness is seen as uneconomic and therefore obsolete.
- What can you take from it?
- Don’t let economic metrics dictate personal well‑being.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the consequences of treating happiness as uneconomic?
- How can we balance well‑being with economic goals?
Another view
Many societies still prioritize happiness as a social good.
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