Why Aren't Smart People Happier?
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The article explores the relationship between intelligence and happiness, sparking a discussion on the complexities of human well-being and the factors that influence it.
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gnabgib
2 months ago
(2022) Discussion at the time (348 points, 492 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32409811
linuxhiker
2 months ago
Because smart people know how screwed up the world is and the fact that it isn't actually fixable.
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