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Why we are happier when we care? | Ute Barbara Thiermann | TEDxImperialCollege

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Her talk focuses on the pursuit of “happiness”, which has become a popular goal of our society.
What does happiness actually mean and how can we make
sure we attain it in such a diverse world? Ute reflects upon fundamental questions of human well-being by drawing lessons from recent research outcomes of positive psychology and neuroscience. More than just a talk, Ute is going to show us how people can become truly happy in the modern world. Ute Barbara Thiermann is a doctoral researcher at Imperial College, Centre for Environmental Policy. She holds an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College and a degree in political science and sociology from the Catholic University in Eichstätt, Germany.

Her talk focuses on the pursuit of “happiness”, which has become a popular goal of our society. 
What does happiness actually mean and how can we make sure we attain happiness in such a diverse world? Ute will reflect upon fundamental questions of human well-being by drawing lessons from recent research outcomes of positive psychology and neuroscience. More than just a talk, Ute will offer her audience an experience of how people can become truly happy in the modern world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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