In this episode, Dr. Laurie Santos explores the powerful emotion of awe and its impact on happiness and well-being. She interviews actor Tony Hale about finding happiness through religion and contrasts this with her own non-religious perspective. Dr. Dacher Keltner, a psychology expert, joins to explain the science behind awe and how it reduces stress, self-absorption, and fosters a sense of connection. Finally, Mike Menzel, lead engineer for the James Webb Space Telescope, shares his inspiring story, highlighting awe’s role in human accomplishment and discovery.

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