Will Davies

Sociologist and professor of political economy at Goldsmiths, the University of London. Co-director of the Political Economy Research Centre and author of “The Happiness Industry; How the Government and Big Business Sold Us Well-Being”

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The desire for happiness has created a whole new industry, from wearable tech to books and classes. Why is feeling happy so important? Is happiness something that can be measured?

Can happiness be measured?

The desire for happiness has created a whole new industry, from wearable tech to books and classes. Why is feeling happy so important? Is happiness something that can be measured?

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