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Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson — Why Modern Life Doesn't Make Us Happy, and How to Fix It with  Dr. William von Hippel
Scout ratingSCOUT· 25%1h 29m·2025-06-30·Mental Health

Why Modern Life Doesn't Make Us Happy, and How to Fix It with Dr. William von Hippel

Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Life today is safer and more comfortable than ever before, so why do so many people feel unhappy, lonely, and anxious? Forrest talks with evolutionary psychologist Dr. William von Hippel about this paradox in light of our two core needs: autonomy and connection. He argues that modern life has pushed us too far in the…

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