"Why Are Young People Everywhere So Unhappy?" That is the title of Arthur Brooks' piece in The Atlantic, which caught Michael's eye because the themes therein tie to The Mingle Project. From mental health to technology and everything in between, they discuss what can be done to get young people out of their shells, out of their homes, their bubbles, and get together and mingle with others. And a big part of that is finding someone who is quite different from themselves, because opposites attract. Original air date 13 May 2025.
Arthur C. Brooks is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and the host of the How to Build a Happy Life podcast. He is also a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. Brooks is the author of 13 books, including the No. 1 New York Times best seller From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life and Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey.