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> Why aren't smart people happier? I think any discussion on this topic should begin with answering "Why would one expect smart people to be happier?"

• jdkoeck 2mo ago
  It’s even worse, the opposite is actually true (but it’s a slight effect).
• cortesoft 2mo ago
  I think the essay does a really good job of examining that question, and concludes that you shouldn't. It does, however, start off by explaining why people tend to think that it should.