Redefining ‘Success’ in the Age of Donald Trump

By Lauren Maples Jun 23, 2016 American culture is obsessed with celebrity, money and excess at the expense of ourselves and those around us. What if we defined success in terms of Gross National Happiness? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Fitbits for Bosses: The Future of Workplace Surveillance

Staff / Truthdig Sep 18, 2015 If the thought of hidden cameras in the office and employee activity-monitoring software weren't dystopian enough, digital Big Brother is now expanding into the world of workplace biosurveillance. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Do You Live in One of the Most—or Least—Happy Places in America?

By April M. Short, AlterNet Sep 17, 2015 A new poll measures contentment around the country and the world. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Clocks Are Hampering Your Creativity and, More Importantly, Your Happiness

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Oct 7, 2014 Clocks, with their never ending ticktock reminding us of the passage of time, may be a terrible instrument to organize our work lives around. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Pharrell’s ‘Happy’ — Gaza Style

Staff / Truthdig Apr 21, 2014 All we in the West ever hear about Gaza concerns the Hamas Party or the conflict between its Palestinians and the Israeli army. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

How Does Commuting Affect Your Health?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 13, 2014 "Commuters are more likely to be anxious, dissatisfied and have the sense that their daily activities lack meaning than those who don’t have to travel to work even if they are paid more," says a Guardian report on a study of commuting and personal well-being. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Why Hitler and ’50 Shades of Grey’ Are Amazon Best-Sellers

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2014 Due to the inconspicuous nature of e-books, "Mein Kampf" seems to be in everyone's hands these days; scientists have created an algorithm that can predict whether a book will be a best-seller; working in the arts can lead to high levels of happiness. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Where Do Happy People Live?

Staff / Truthdig Sep 26, 2013 An author claims countries with effective social programs and labor unions harbor content citizens; Pope Francis excommunicates a Catholic priest for favoring gay rights; and can you count how many lies Obama told in his U.N. speech? These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Incredibly, Global Happiness Is on the Rise

Staff / Truthdig Sep 10, 2013 Despite the economic crisis, people's contentment is increasing in more countries than where it's falling. The United Nations' 2013 World Happiness Report provides evidence that the past five years have seen a marked improvement in international well-being, but not all nations are as merry as others. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Lotto Symbolizes the False Promises of Barracuda Capitalism

Juan Cole / Truthdig May 19, 2013 One of the social control mechanisms deployed in a plutocracy to keep people quiet while their pockets are being picked is the lottery. It is a scam. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Study: Obesity Gene May Help Prevent Depression

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 21, 2012 The same gene that may be increasing your girth may also be making you happier, according to a new report. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

American Happiness and the Heebie-Jeebies

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 23, 2012 Author and documentary filmmaker Ruth Whippman locates the root of American anxiety in “the great national happiness rat race,” a phenomenon that is perhaps nowhere more apparent than in the contrast between British and American culture. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )