Is it possible to be happy without destroying the Earth?

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 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. He introduces
the Happy Planet Index, which tracks national well-being against resource use (because a
happy life doesn't have to cost the earth). Which countries rank highest in the HPI? You might
be surprised.

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