Slashdot Mirror
The Science Of Happiness
Hogwash McFly writes "There's an interesting article over at The Times that attempts to answer the question 'So what do you have to do to find happiness?' by exploring the biology and psychology behind this highly sought-after emotion. This article opens up new insight into the common perceptions of what makes us happy, such as having more friends and more money. Detailed in the article is the idea that our early ancestors' struggles against adverse weather and predators have led us to instinctually focus on what is wrong or out of place in order to react with more efficiency, then going onto autopilot when things are going well."
Is a successful FP.
I hope high gas prices are depriving your children, you fucking dumbass.
I'm such a black hearted emotionless wreck at this point, looking for happiness is a fruitless endeavor.
Saw a message of the day at the bottom of the slashdot page a few weeks ago:
"Men don't know what happiness is until they are married, but by then it's too late".
Good for wedding toasts...
Happiness is a warm gun.
"I wanna do it again!"
*Runs off to find the end of the queue*
In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.
In practice, however, there is.
As a guy, I am very happy when I play with my wife's nice large breasts. Sexist? No, I'm just a typical guy. Yum! ;) Why am I on Slashdot right now. Gotta go...
Yep, that's the ticket!
You are being MICROattacked, from various angles, in a SOFT manner.
"Kids, we're going to the happiest place on earth - Tijuana, Mexico!" 8F24
"You'll get nothing, and you'll like it!"
Or, we can completely indulge our nature. For example, I would like to have sex with two chicks at once, in space, on the way to a moon vacation paid for by my billions earned through my aerospace/Linux company that I sold to Bill Gates. If that's not a fantasy that no chimp ever dreamed of, I don't know what is. Yet, it's completely giving in to our self-indulgent nature, but still distinct from a chimp's fantasy.
Fascism trolls keeping me up every night. When I starts a preachin', he HITS ME WITH HIS REICH!
Oh yeah, also food, sex, and money.
Not necessarily in that order, though.
There's a big difference between temporary happiness and true satisfaction.
Can I get a little +1 Insightful too? Thanks!
Getting laid on a regular basis sure doesn't hurt... and if that doesn't work, try Prozac!
I've abandoned my search for truth; now I'm just looking for some useful delusions.
Yes.. It's human nature to be discontent.. and that separates some of us from the apes.
I always thought it was the fact that some of us don't fling poo at eachother that seperated us from the apes... I guess I was mistaken.
;)
No...FREEDOM is slavery!
Need help - license plate reverse lookup. NY plate CSE-2960. Guy almost hit me, blamed me, pissed me off.
I also offer a free relationship for anyone that wants one. I bet you'll get more email from me than that sandal guy. Furthermore, this relationship is like right here right now and if for some crazy reason you think that's not enough, IN ADDITION, I offer a FREE gift with purchase.
BTW: Your happiness with each purchase is GUARANTEED or your money will be cheerfully refunded.
Sheesh you want happiness? I'll give ya happiness, just get out your credit card!!!
Wanted: Clever sig, top $ paid, all offers considered.
A post on slashdot which accuratly portrays the gospel!!!! I do believe I have now seen everything.
coke. duh. easier than wires into your cerebellum, more effective than prozac.
Before I knew God I had a fear of death from like when I was 6 years old. Before I knew everyone died, I thought people just got old. I wanted to be content to just live forever playing newer and better video games. When I learned about death, my whole priorities changed. I felt that I had to live more for the moment and get as much in this life as possible so I don't miss anything.
People told me God exists and I went to a Christian Church, but it was hard for me to grasp and I never understood it well. My faith wasn't so good, then in 2003 God spoke to me,"Good News", and I recieved a Good News bible soon after. When I found out God exists for a fact, Jesus is Lord. I also learned that he promises eternal life. I didn't go looking for a way to avoid death and thusly believed in Christianity because it was the only possible answer. I found out God exists for a fact then I realized he promises eternal life!
You can speak for yourself and say that God doesn't make you happy. But for me knowing death isn't the end of things makes me a very happy person.
God spoke to me.
1. RTFA
2. ???
3. Prof^wHappiness
a C++ compiler and a cup of coffee.
Whenever life gets you down
Keeps you wearing a frown
And the gravy train has left you behind
And when you're all out of hope
Down at the end of your rope
And nobody's there to throw you a line
If you ever get so low that you don't know which way to go
Come on and take a walk in my shoes
Never worry bout a thing
Got the world on a string
Cus I've got the cure for all of my blues (all of his blues)
I take a look at my enormous penis
And my troubles start a-meltin' away
I take a look at my enormous penis
And the happy times are coming to stay
I got a sing and a dance when I glance in my pants
And the feeling's like a sunshiney day
I take a look at my enormous pe-e-e-nis
And everything is goin' my way
(whistling)
(ad lib solo)
PE-E-NIS
(end ad lib solo)
Everybody
I take a look at my enormous penis
And my troubles start a-meltin' away
I take a look at my enormous penis
And the happy times are coming to stay
I got great big amounts in the place where it counts
And the feeling's like a sunshiney day
I take a look at my enormous penis
And everything is goin' my way (my trouser monster)
Everything is going' my way (my meat is murder)
Everything is goin' my way (size doesn't matter)
Everything is goin' my waaaaaay
yummmm
-- Enormous Penis, Da Vinci's Notebook
"Conan! What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women!"
Downmodding is the refuge of the weak. Don't downmod, make a better argument!