The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Making the Grade

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos ›

33:25 | Nov 19th, 2019

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From school grades to fitness trackers, we're all being ranked and rated on a daily basis. This is having a huge impact on our happiness and preventing us from living our lives to the fullest. Can giv...Show More



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joenineties recommended:Apr 8th, 2021

This is a great series that explores how our minds work and what does (and doesn’t) make us happy. In this case, it turns out that grades, rewards and incentives are all so much worse for us than we realised. Essential listening for anyone who is a parent, a boss or who wants to lead a happy and str...Show More

I thought this episode was:

😲 Fascinating
💡 Educational
🤓 Insightful
🤔 Thought-provoking
🕵️‍ Well-researched
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heidi recommended:Nov 20th, 2019

I’ve never thought giving letter grades was a good idea but wow this episode really makes it clear how damaging they can be.

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mmNov 20th, 2019

Ooo. This sounds like a great episode. Have you listened to the Revisionist History episodes about LSAT and its biases? It's really good. https://podyssey.fm/episode/id3696506-Puzzle-Rush-Revisionist-History

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heidiNov 20th, 2019

@mm Haven’t heard it but sounds super interesting. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks!

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