In his powerful book The Burnout Society, South Korean philosopher Byung-Chul Han argues that in modern society, individuals have an imperative to achieve. Han calls this an "achievement society" in ...

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New research suggests that psychological richness—a life of perspective-changing experiences—may matter just as much as happiness or meaning. For centuries, scholars and scientists have defined the ...

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(The Conversation) — A philosopher argues that true leisure is when we can reflect on our real priorities, cultivate friendships and decide what kind of life we want to live. (The Conversation) — In ...

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