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Change Nation: Dacher Keltner (04/10/09)

Dacher Keltner on Being Happier

4/10/09
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Dacher Keltner's work focuses on the social functions of emotion, arguing that emotions enable individuals to respond adaptively to the problems and opportunities that define human social living. In this episode of Change Nation, Ariane talks with Dacher about happiness.

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