Happy days are here again. No, really. Gallup has been asking Americans since the beginning of 2008 whether they are “thriving.” The percentage answering yes hit a low point in the depths of the 2008 financial crisis and again during the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic. But it has soared in recent months, to 59.2 percent, its highest level ever... People being what they are, the joy of normality will probably fade over time as we get reaccustomed to our old routines. And there will surely be a huge plunge in happiness if the refusal of many Americans to get vaccinated leads to a Covid resurgence.
But for now, we’re feeling pretty good. Paul Krugman, nyt
"We find our greatest bliss in moments of collective effervescence...when joie de vivre spreads through a group." The successful pursuit of happiness may require a declaration of inter-dependence. https://t.co/mQxMArhPTw
— Phil Oliver (@OSOPHER) July 10, 2021
“I don’t think you realize how dark something is until you turn back on the lights.” https://t.co/GwHpz6HtXI
— Phil Oliver (@OSOPHER) July 10, 2021
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