Conservative Park Geun-hye won an election to become South Korea’s first female president. Park, the daughter of Cold War-era dictator Park Chung-hee, narrowly defeated former human rights lawyer Moon Jae-in. She also became northeast Asia’s first female head of state. In her acceptance speech, Park promised to “start an era of happiness” in Asia’s fourth-largest economic powerhouse. South Korea has been plagued by income inequality, more costly exports, and ongoing tensions with North Korea.
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Rory Sutherland: Perspective is everything
The circumstances of our lives may matter less than how we see them, says Rory Sutherland. At TEDxAthens, he makes a compelling case for how reframing is the key to happiness.
Rory Sutherland stands at the center of an advertising revolution in brand identities, designing cutting-edge, interactive campaigns that blur the line between ad and entertainment. Full bio »
- Digital Overlord
- Creator of Happiness
- Retail Jedi
- Wizard of Light Bulb Moments
- Dream Alchemist
- Chief Chatter
- Change Magician
- Accounting Ninja
- Chief Biscuit Dunker
- Direct Mail Demi-God
Michael Norton: How to buy happiness
At TEDxCambridge, Michael Norton shares fascinating research on how money can, indeed buy happiness — when you don’t spend it on yourself. Listen for surprising data on the many ways pro-social spending can benefit you, your work, and (of course) other people.
Through clever studies, Michael Norton studies how we feel about what we buy and spend. Full bio »
