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    Adam Smith's Surprising Guide to Happiness

    ""It's kind of shocking to realize the person known as the father of modern economics, Adam Smith, didn't think the pursuit of wealth was a very good idea," say Russ Roberts. "He thought it was corrosive, thought it was bad for you, thought ambition was bad for you, thought the pursuit of fame would destroy your character and your happiness, your serenity, your tranquility." says the blurb to the video.




    Russ Roberts was also interviewed about his new book, How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life: An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness, on his own EconTalk podcast here: Russ Roberts and Mike Munger on How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life.


    (@KC, I know you'll take interest.)
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    Another interview, 15 minutes, but well worth it if you're into this sort of thing, what makes people tick.

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