That's not a great argument because happiness leads to productivity. Productivity and happiness are not mutually exclusive at all. And at the end of the day wha

That's not a great argument because happiness leads to productivity. Productivity and happiness are not mutually exclusive at all. And at the end of the day what's the point if you're not happy. Some grand, hand wavy idea of great fulfilment somewhere down the line doesn't cut it, because you know what never built a great bridge, cured a disease, or discovered a new particle? Living with crushing debt, stagnant wages whilst working paycheck to paycheck.