Paul Dolan Books
Paul Dolan is a Professor of Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics. His research focuses on happiness, well-being, and decision-making.
Known for: Happiness By Design: Finding Pleasure And Purpose In Everyday Life, Happy Ever After: Escaping The Myth Of The Perfect Life
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Happiness By Design: Finding Pleasure And Purpose In Everyday Life
In this book, behavioral scientist Paul Dolan explores how happiness arises from the balance of pleasure and purpose in our daily lives. Drawing on research from psychology and economics, Dolan argues...
Happy Ever After: Escaping The Myth Of The Perfect Life
In this book, behavioral scientist Paul Dolan explores the myths surrounding happiness and success, arguing that societal expectations often prevent people from living truly fulfilling lives. Drawing ...
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Defining Happiness: Balancing Pleasure and Purpose
When I first began studying happiness, I realized that most definitions were either too vague or too narrow. Philosophers framed it as virtue, economists measured it in satisfaction, and psychologists looked to emotion. But these views often missed a critical dynamic—the interplay between pleasure a...
From Happiness By Design: Finding Pleasure And Purpose In Everyday Life
Attention and Experience: The Science of What You Notice
Your attention is the lens through which life unfolds, yet most of us let it drift unconsciously. My research shows that attention is the most valuable resource in the happiness equation because it determines what experiences actually register. You could be surrounded by beauty and meaning, but if y...
From Happiness By Design: Finding Pleasure And Purpose In Everyday Life
The Myth of the Perfect Life
We grow up immersed in the narrative that there exists a singular path to fulfillment—finish school, get a good job, find love, buy a home, start a family, and climb ever higher. Yet when I looked at the data and the personal stories behind these achievements, I noticed a striking truth: there is no...
From Happy Ever After: Escaping The Myth Of The Perfect Life
Social Expectations and Norms
Human beings are social creatures. Our happiness is influenced profoundly by what others think, say, and model for us. But too often, social norms act as invisible scripts dictating what 'a good life' should look like. Whether it’s the pressure to be perpetually busy, to get married by a certain age...
From Happy Ever After: Escaping The Myth Of The Perfect Life
About Paul Dolan
Paul Dolan is a Professor of Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics. His research focuses on happiness, well-being, and decision-making. He has advised governments and organizations on policies related to behavioral economics and public well-being.
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