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Life has its ups and downs, its sudden successes and unexpected obstacles. But amongst all the unpredictable variation, two economists believe they have identified a deep and powerful influence on our happiness: age. Happiness, it turns out, is U shaped.
Hannah Fry tells a tale of orangutans, joy and misery…and joy!
Presenter: Hannah Fry
A series for Radio 4 by BBC Science in Cardiff.
By BBC Radio 44.7
112112 ratings
Life has its ups and downs, its sudden successes and unexpected obstacles. But amongst all the unpredictable variation, two economists believe they have identified a deep and powerful influence on our happiness: age. Happiness, it turns out, is U shaped.
Hannah Fry tells a tale of orangutans, joy and misery…and joy!
Presenter: Hannah Fry
A series for Radio 4 by BBC Science in Cardiff.

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