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The Happiness Index
By
David Starlyte
Consider another way of viewing the world. Since 1971, Bhutan has promoted the idea of a Gross National Happiness index being used to replace Gross National Product as the most important criteria by which development is measured. According to Guardian Weekly in 2012: “The country has pledged itself to remain carbon-neutral and to ensure…
The Roots of Discontent
By
David Starlyte
Unhappiness and feelings of emptiness are familiar to many. What are the roots of our discontent? In our current system, everything is driven by feeding a system with an insatiable appetite. Without demand, suppliers cannot survive, so it is imperative that demand is stoked, fueled, twisted, and ensured by whatever means ethical or not. The…
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