HAPPINESS: The Science of How To Be Happy

[@joshjwhite]

THIS is what I love about KZbin. Storytelling like Max's will always trump the loud and obnoxious side of KZbin.

[@FlightChops]

Totally. It’s just frustrating that an excellently crafted film like this is reaching such a small part of the community he’s built. KZbin does not reward this sort of content anymore.

[@Bootleg_Jim]

Facts.

[@ethanjoyce_]

💯🙏🏼

[@janvirana9563]

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[@appuappu6591]

Q1

[@nocdudeguy]

This is genuinely some of the most well-crafted piece of documentary I've ever seen in my life. It's engaging in a way that is not an essay, but is a story. The way you can make that story be both factual, expert backed, and very visually creative and entertaining makes people open their eyes to ideas and realities that they're otherwise maybe too bored or not willing to dive into. When you make films, Max, remember that you're fucking good at it and you're actively making people see new ideas. Thanks for putting this up for free, although is a true work of art that is priceless

[@mimisaiko]

My happiest thing is sleeping on the couch with my cat resting on my tummy.

[@julian_center]

The storytelling, the camera work, the creative representations, and most importantly the content... Just outstanding work, this deserves soo much more recognition 🙏🏻

[@gabrielgrassmayrtoo]

I gotta love how this mini doc was made! Being happy really is about community, not milestones

[@bellabellabellabella]

the heart and soul of KZbin. You’re videos remind me of why I’ve dedicated my life to documentary. So so so good

[@MatterNeuroscience]

We are so glad you liked it, Bella!

[@InformationJunkyNJ]

I think happiness is like a carrot at the end of a stick that that someone is holding in front of themselves. It dangles in front of you, just out of reach. You can waste your life running and reaching for as long you care to or you can put down the stick and carrot and look around at what you have. Look behind you and see all that you’ve been running past while you’ve been laser focused on getting the things that will always be just out of reach as long as you chase them. Happiness isn’t a thing to get, a destination to run toward or a status to achieve. It is feeling, a state of mind. This is accessible once you stop, become still, and have gratitude for all that is around you right now. You’ll find that it’s been with you all this time. You just have to give it space, time and attention so it has a place to grow. May ALL beings find peace.

[@kedartondare]

This is a pure gem of film.

[@elizabethavila6720]

Newsdaddy brought me here but big fan of Max.❤

[@MylesMcDowell]

Films like this is what KZbin was made for…. ❤🙏🏻👍🏻

[@jcfranco231]

Incredibly sobering to realize that achieving these happiness metrics - in America - means that sure, you won’t be “killing it”, but, worse of all, society will do everything to kill you.

[@laliwatts5538]

Only here because of News Daddy but was pleasantly surprised with how good this was.

[@shreyasckrishnamurthy6592]

Max, the bookstore episode was mind-blowing! So much to unpack there, and it's inspired me to keep reading even five years later. You're a master storyteller, and this video is absolutely one of your best. I completely connected with it!

[@kshegde3000]

To be able to produce a film like this in itself might be true "Happiness". Loved the entire film. And the way credits were displayed was beautiful.

[@abattisson]

Ah yes the classic we figured out happiness is not money, so we better start a company..

[@OGtrushalpatel]

constantly lying to us

[@Mertyy3]

Maybe they love what they do? They dont clean apartments...

[@max81261]

To each their own eh? People who find fulfillment in creating content may not find peace living in New Zealand and hiking every Sunday. Get out there and find your own answers

[@Starlyndesign]

We are the happiest country in the world and we don’t even know it but it feels like it everyday 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴❤

[@aynehancer5959]

The years between each Max video are always worth waiting for. Thank you for your masterpiece.

[@tinamelaku5267]

Max never fails to amaze me. He is a wonderful storyteller. At this day and age we need more people like Max to reverse this self distraction culture we have going on. As Joshua luke smith says “this is the main event” , we should relearn to be content and grateful for who we are and what we have.

[@lapoetachina]

It is refreshing to see a documentary style story that is focused on finding the positive things in life. Thank you for what you do!

[@Vinayak_Nair]

This was to the point and beautifully crafted. I especially enjoyed the visualization of the neurotransmitter cup-filling model. I cannot wait to see what you put out next.

[@matthewstreacker7402]

It’s nice to see something without 1000 things happening at once. The internet has become so chaotic

[@adielbanda3047]

Here for news daddy and kinda glad I did.

[@alexprokhorov2839]

This might just be the most important video on the internet, depending on how much value you can extract from it.

[@leeshayshadow]

NEWSDADDY sent us here ❤ we love him and love you Max!! 👏 can’t wait to watch here from New Zealand!!

[@EmmyHucker]

The breakdown of neurotransmitters was so eye opening! Incredible work - can’t wait to see more 😌

[@MaxwellNichols]

Return of a great, so excited!

[@RazorbackPT]

That's one way to do it. But you are capped by your biology. Meaning that all those neurotransmitters aren't the happiness itself, they are the signals that trigger the conscious experience of happiness. Not only is it possible to go directly to the source, it is FAR more powerful. There is almost no limit to how happy\fulfilled\at peace you can be. At least those are the claims of many advanced meditators, I don't speak from experience.

[@faisaljameeljameel9898]

This is by far one the most informative piece of work, which combines science + storytelling in a way that any normal person can be benefitted by it. I really appreciate your work and thank you for putting your efforts for delivering such a magnificent work of art. Thank you

[@Zadelaine]

Here for newsdaddy!

[@funnyvideo8127]

Same

[@fnordybarkx7263]

Here for newdaddy

[@Ndapandu-la]

Here for Newsdaddy.!

[@chheanglyyong0970]

Isn’t this actually him lol

[@erinclark5356]

Max, you are an exceptional filmmaker! Happiness is such an intriguing topic to unpack. Can’t wait to follow this series!

[@safiullahmehmood3570]

I dont know How long has it been since I have seen a new video of YOURS. Max, I just want you to know, you know inspire people hundreds of thousands of miles away. Love you!

[@remsan03]

You've got a gold star from me when you use Mendelssohn's violin concerto as the epitome of melancholy and clutching-my-pearls drama. You've got a good taste in music.

[@ChristopherGronlund]

I always have very high expectations when you tease or release something, so I was happy when I saw this was coming. As always, my expectations were exceeded...and I'm not sure there's someone making stuff along these lines that I look forward to more than you. Always: thank you so much for the effort and sharing 😀

[@ravindragate3895]

Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@NatureAli2]

Already a few minutes in and I see obvious patterns. Family. Close friends. The inner voice… they all matter.

[@NatureAli2]

After finishing the video, I understand now that contact with people and feeling like they love you enough to let you touch them and be close and real with them is what matters most.

[@chrisbryant198]

Excellent. Loved the production style. Great to see another Max classic

[@slickheisenberg8208]

This started out as a great and creative documentary. I’m a bit disappointed that this video ended in sales pitch for yet another way of health optimization.

[@judietaco1153]

Oh god this makes me scared to finish this 😅 noooo!!!

[@eliag4788]

great video max, I'm a huge fan. I love it how the sceince guy learns that what he has to do now in order to be happy is to start ANOTHER company

[@Tanveer_Juya]

HERE FOR NEWS DADDY love this

[@maremateo3418]

WOW, another „Max Joseph video“ with all of his unique, distinctive genius is HERE! We will celebrate it, YEAH!

[@madisonclark3687]

Super interesting! Though I’m curious to know whether your research included the perspective of people outside of the workforce. For a lot of families, achievement requires a division of labor, where one partner takes on a far greater share of child care tasks. I imagine that people in these roles experience a similar diminishing returns when it comes to time spent nurturing, family and community relationships. Especially when it comes at the expense of professional or individual achievement. I’m thinking in particular of the wife in Germany, who also suffered despite having more time with her children.

[@nightskorpion1336]

Here for NEWS DADDY!!

[@btfr5129]

Max, you just dropped a masterclass on what a KZbin video should be. Absolutely phenomenal work

[@Cosmic_Shiv]

The way you make these videos really inspire me and the kind of message that you are delivering to the audience is excellent. Keep up the great work and keep doing more such work! My best wishes.

[@ALEJANDRORUGAMA]

Love your videos Max! The intro is wonderfull, thanks for the video my friend! Send you a big hug from Mexico 😄

[@jayymartinez8669]

Here for NewsDaddy

[@joshjuar]

From one creator to another, it’s so nice to see you back!

[@raffaeltaufner]

Definitely deserves more views, everybody should meditate a bit on that

[@AuthenTech]

“If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” -C.S. Lewis

[@devonslabbert6821]

Here for News Daddy

[@MattLoweTivation]

You guys! Got to go to Max’s premiere last night and saw a few more episodes! Definitely keep watching this series. Max my dude, always doing the best work! Love it!

[@justuscilliers]

Max, i love your storytelling style. It is superb. Sending you happiness from South Africa. Although we are 2nd on the unhappy list, we as South Africans always find a way to laugh at ourselves. To everyone, don't take life too serious, it is short and precious. ❤

[@greigga1]

Geez! The importance of getting the balance right, just made so much more sense. Such a great watch. Bravo!!

[@GregorReti]

Bravo, excellent work, great presentation!

[@jonhmzr2286]

here for news daddy!!

[@Tumisang30]

Here for Newsdaddy❤❤

[@chriswilson5174]

Incredible stuff Max. Was looking forward to this and it didn’t disappoint, looking forward to the other episodes. Defo hit high on my happiness counter

[@kayleighbeere96]

News daddy told me to come watch!

[@ragnarokaerdna]

I'm here for NEWS DADDY.. ❤

[@vanshj1013]

Only recently discovered your channel and so thankful for it - really wholesome and high quality content, please don't stop!!

[@LX-RV]

Here for NewsDaddy 👏♥️

[@brandonylee]

The world definitely needed this. Thanks Max!

[@RobbyHuang]

Fantastic as expected and learned some new stuff to boot. It’s also really reassuring to hear people who have “made it” struggle just like anyone else. Not that I’m happy they’re struggling, but just that “making it” doesn’t seem like something everyone is capable of doing. So if “making it” were the key to happiness, that would be pretty depressing since only some people would be able to get it.

[@shortoftheweek]

thought-provoking but in a fun way. this looks like a great project Max!

[@Oblisk]

15:08 Give the editor a raise for the creative B roll placement 🤌

[@go2lucy]

This! This is the best story/info dump/narrative i've seen in a long long time. BRAVO MAX! Also...I LOOOOVE LOVE LOVE the card catalogue credits. Brilliant and it completely filled my cannabinoid bucket!

[@dustyrabbit9234]

man the aesthetics in this are so pleasing.

[@PangolinMandolin]

Ooof, the switch from the cliché'd "the Oxford dictionary defines..." to "ChatGPT defines..." took me by surprise (and it shouldn't have)

[@daverizz]

LOVE IT. ❤🔥❤🔥❤ That was great! Already subbed, but looking forward to seeing more. Thx Max

[@zomtube]

Well, congrats for providing a good dopamine shots in this well made documentary. Thank you for doing it, it’s very educational.

[@daveforz]

KZbin needs more of this. Thank you max!

[@TatoesNz]

This is absolutely epic bro, outstanding work. Thankyou

[@onuremrekaradag]

I definitely agree with the idea that to be truly happy, every aspect of your life needs to be strong, like links in a chain. However, I have some doubts about the part of the video discussing hard-working people. While it's true that making life solely about hard work isn't ideal, from an evolutionary perspective, hard workers are often the ones who contribute the most to our 'tribe,' and this tends to make them more respected in all aspects. Could this be a misleading idea when it comes to being happy? Or perhaps, could it be possible that we can actually find happiness through working harder?

[@NBASmacktalk]

This video can save so many lives

[@manav4324]

Cam across this video and your channel for the first time, and I am stunned by your video quality and even content quality. Great word keep it up

[@tshiamokgafela8549]

Here for Newsdaddy 🎉

[@dynamicboii9551]

Here for the News Daddy! 😫😫

[@nikkig9721]

This was really thought provoking. A very important conversation. Well done!

[@marthamunasha9597]

HERE FOR NEWS DADDY❤️🫡

[@JonnyJonvilleJonathan]

LOVE your videos, you are able to take an intriguing concept and craft a very entertaining video that takes you on a journey. It's the storytelling that really puts your videos above others IMO. Love it, can't wait for more!

[@MsAyran]

Here for newsdaddy!

[@Forgotten.Sandwich]

News Daddy sent me .. the job has been done ✔️ 🙌

[@xylandoes_stufff5322]

Here for newsdaddy❤️🔥

[@nickjones32145]

Thanks! Looking forward to future episodes :)

[@jeremymcquay5235]

Wow what a masterpiece-I was completely engaged. This was easily as good as any big budget documentary I have watched. It is such a valuable topic to discuss when we have been completely brainwashed into believing the wrong things will make us happy. Work really hard, achieve great things and you will be happy and can have a nice retirement. Guess what you missed everything along the way and are now too old to enjoy it. Thanks Max for the great work and I am looking forward to the next instalments

[@UrielUSantos]

News daddy in a documentary before GTA 6 is wild 🔥

[@natashag3249]

Max your videos are gold. Can’t wait to see the rest of the series

[@lisaverrall2912]

Here for newsdaddy 😊😊

[@limit_loot]

Here For Newsdaddy!

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Here for newsdaddy❤

[@elvistendo]

News daddy brought me here, and I stayed for this masterpiece

[@masegonkgodi4232]

Here because of News daddy 🔥❤️

[@KaraboTsotetsi-r7p]

I'm here for NewsDaddy

[@jessicawilliams-amechi2966]

Here for Newsdaddy! Well done!! ❤

[@spotlightstar322]

The color test tubes is a genius visualization

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[@d_k4395]

Here for Newsdaddy!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@EcomCarl]

Understanding the complexities of mental health is crucial in today's society, especially as we navigate the pursuit of happiness amidst success and achievement. 🧠 It's eye-opening to see how societal factors like collectivism and performance orientation can significantly impact mental well-being.

[@the16skeletons]

Here for NewsDaddy!