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TEDxDanubia 2011 - Nic Marks - The Happiness Manifesto
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Nic Marks thinks quality of life is measurable, and that true contentment comes not from the accumulation of material wealth but from our connections with others, engagement with the world, and a sense of autonomy. As the founder of the Centre for Well-Being, he is particularly keen to promote a balance between sustainable development and qualit... Read more

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- -: TEDxDanubia 2011 - Nic Marks - The Happiness Manifesto

April 12, 2011 (about 13 years ago)

Nic Marks thinks quality of life is measurable, and that true contentment comes not from the accumulation of material wealth but from our connections with others, engagement with the world, and a sense of autonomy. As the founder of the Centre for Well-Being, he is particularly keen to promote a ...

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- -: Nic Marks: The Happy Planet Index

August 30, 2010 (over 13 years ago)

http://www.ted.com Statistician Nic Marks asks why we measure a nation's success by its productivity -- instead of by the happiness and well-being of its people. He introduces the Happy Planet Index, which tracks national well-being against resource use (because a happy life doesn't have to cost ...

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- -: Charlie Rose - Nic Burns

February 26, 2008 (about 16 years ago)

Ambassador Nic Burns, the third highest-ranking official in the State Department. He was frank about US-Russian relations in the wake of the riots in Belgrade and regarding Iran. When I asked him about the Pakistani elections he said the US will work with any coalition government emerges. C...

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