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Harnessing happiness and breaking beliefism. Behavioural scientist @londonschoolofeconomics, and best-selling author of popular science books.

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Really enjoyed debating short-termism on @bbcradio4 Moral Maze, particularly discussions on instant vs delayed gratification, pleasure and purpose vs making a sacrifice for future generations. You can catch the full episode on @bbcsounds, scheduled 3 June evening. by @profpauldolan

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What can the world learn from the Nordics about wellbeing and happiness? And what can the Nordics learn from the world? 💛

Over two days this was discussed at the Nordic Happiness Summit with speakers visiting from all over the world, and an immense amount of people attending.

It’s not about being happy all the time, and not about living perfect lives. It’s about culture, social connections and balance, about meaning, purpose and trust, simplicity, nature and the small things - like saying hi! 💛

But also about cooperation and innovative strategies, about measuring happiness and keeping track of how it is connected to growth, and avoiding the “loneliness tax”.

About working together. About aligning academia, research, business and politics. Because what happens to us, and specifically the future generations, if we don't?

Productivity and quality of life go hand in hand. Happy individuals perform better. Togetherness is crucial for wellbeing. 💛

@micaeldahlen @profpauldolan

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First glimpse of the documentary I’ve been working on, The Happiness Equation. Delighted to share with attendees at @nordichappinesssummit taken in Berns Hotel, Stockholm by @profpauldolan

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Really looking forward to speaking at @houseofbeautifulbusiness in Athens next week alongside LJ Silverman @lsegenerate and @samglassenberg. We’ll be discussing how to design a life worth extending, and what it means to live well — not just long.

🍋 And here is some practical information:
World Beautiful Business Forum
The most human gathering for the more-than-human world
When: May 7-10
Where: Athens, Greece
Five main-stage acts inspired by Greek drama, more than 100 speakers, facilitators, and performers across more than 80 concurrent sessions, organized into 10 immersive program tracks and 1 powerful community. They offer distinct paths toward a life-centered economy, developed in collaboration with guest curators and partners. by @profpauldolan

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We took over @drumsheds in March in collaboration with @broadwicklive @alphathetaglobal to look at the effects of electronic music x movement on stress, emotion and human connection.

I designed the study based on everything I’ve researched, witnessed and written through my work with MIM and @profpauldolan + team have been analysing the data for the last few weeks and the results are VERY interesting.

We’ll be exploring what the results showed us about music and movement when it comes to stress over the coming weeks, so stay tuned for that and on how you can get involved in more real world research coming up this year.

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🎶 @denizmenendez @themenendezbros @wilfy.d by @profpauldolan

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Really enjoyed chatting to @rachelburden_radio @bbc5live today about whether small talk is good for our health.. and I’m still searching for something to say on onions… by @profpauldolan

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It doesn’t matter the topic, small talk is about the connection and the act of listening. Enjoyed chatting to Leila Nathoo on @bbcworldservice today. by @profpauldolan

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Finally made it on to the news of my favourite radio station @bbc6music @laurenlaverne. by @profpauldolan

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Really enjoyed talking to @kateemccann and @thestigabell on @timesradio about whether we are getting happier, the World Happiness Report, and nostalgia - you might not have been as happy as you think. by @profpauldolan

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Loved talking to @rickedwards1 and Rima Ahmed on @bbc5live about happiness, what makes us miserable, and the importance of social connection. Go to @bbcsounds for the full programme. by @profpauldolan

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Following my chat with sallynugenttv and @jonkay01 on @BBCBreakfast this morning: any thoughts on the baby on board badges on @transportforlondon ….And anyone got any good ideas about how we can do more to give up our seat on the Tube? by @profpauldolan

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On Friday we announced our most exciting and important project to date.

We’re conducting a large-scale research study exploring how electronic music impacts the body — physiologically and psychologically.

We need for 200 volunteers to take part on:

Friday 6th March
Saturday 7th March

Hosted at @drumsheds

This study will examine how tempo, rhythm and collective movement influence measurable changes in participants.

If you’ve ever felt music shift your state, this is your chance to help us understand why.

Feel free to bring a +1

Sign up now via the link in @emma.marshall.mim @mimhq.co.uk bio taken in Drumsheds by @profpauldolan

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