An introduction to the science of happiness and 5 unlikely ways to improve your happiness. The video is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_bEC58yNxY

1. Happiness @amitklein, amitklein.com

2. Who is happier after one year? Quadriplegic Million Dollar Lotto Winner

3. Same Level of Happiness * http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/dan_gilbert_asks_why_are_we_happy.html

4. What does this tell us? So who is happy?

5. Who is happy?

6. But it’s not that easy… Causation

7. Who is not happy?

8. What is happiness? Surveys: I have very warm feelings towards almost everyone. I laugh a lot. I think I look attractive. I feel healthy. I have happy memories of the past.

9. Neurobiology

10. Where are people happy?

11. When are people happy?

12. Moral of the story… Don’t Worry

13. Why is it important to be happy? Smarter

14. Why is it important to be happy? Healthy

15. How you can improve your happiness: 5 unlikely ways

16. 1. Talk to strangers

17. 2. Fake it

18. 3. Buy me presents

19. 4. Research Happiness

20. 5. Participate in Ignite