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.

[@murryflix]

Facts.

[@ethanjoyce_]

💯🙏🏼

[@janvirana9563]

​@@murryflixQQ

[@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

[@julian_center]

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

[@kedartondare]

This is a pure gem of film.

[@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.

[@gabrielgrassmayrtoo]

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

[@elizabethavila6720]

Newsdaddy brought me here but big fan of Max.❤

[@MylesMcDowell]

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

[@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!

[@aynehancer5959]

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

[@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.

[@laliwatts5538]

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

[@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!

[@abattisson]

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

[@adielbanda3047]

Here for news daddy and kinda glad I did.

[@Zadelaine]

Here for newsdaddy!

[@funnyvideo8127]

Same

[@fnordybarkx7263]

Here for newdaddy

[@Ndapandu-la]

Here for Newsdaddy.!

[@chheanglyyong0970]

Isn’t this actually him lol

[@Starlyndesign]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@EmmyHucker]

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

[@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.

[@MaxwellNichols]

Return of a great, so excited!

[@leeshayshadow]

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

[@elvistendo]

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

[@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

[@jessicawilliams-amechi2966]

Here for Newsdaddy! Well done!! ❤

[@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!

[@ragnarokaerdna]

I'm here for NEWS DADDY.. ❤

[@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.

[@nightskorpion1336]

Here for NEWS DADDY!!

[@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.

[@jonhmzr2286]

here for news daddy!!

[@Tanveer_Juya]

HERE FOR NEWS DADDY love this

[@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.

[@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.

[@davidgalambos4816]

News Daddy got me here😎

[@erinclark5356]

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

[@d_k4395]

Here for Newsdaddy!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@lisaverrall2912]

Here for newsdaddy 😊😊

[@limit_loot]

Here For Newsdaddy!

[@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

[@honeybadger5633]

Here for news daddy ❤️

[@joshjuar]

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

[@TEMIDAYOMICHEALTITILOLA-qm4ls]

Here for news daddy☺️ !

[@PangolinMandolin]

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

[@chrisbryant198]

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

[@ziphosigabi4663]

Here for newsdaddy❤

[@kayleighbeere96]

News daddy told me to come watch!

[@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

[@devonslabbert6821]

Here for News Daddy

[@marthamunasha9597]

HERE FOR NEWS DADDY❤️🫡

[@jayymartinez8669]

Here for NewsDaddy

[@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.

[@The_emoji]

Here for news daddy 🎉

[@spotlightstar322]

The color test tubes is a genius visualization

[@Tumisang30]

Here for Newsdaddy❤❤

[@webbugt]

This really got me thinking about my own life. The way you explained the 6 neurotransmitters and their role is fantastic. On a side note. I've been following GOOD for years now and it's awesome to see them featured :D I will try to observe which neurotransmiters I'm 'collecting' on a daily basis. After that I'll try to adjust my habits to cover where I'm lacking. I'll come back later with my (very personal) findings. Can't wait for the next installment in the series to learn more!

[@maremateo3418]

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

[@madsbrix2516]

Here for newsdaddy!

[@xylandoes_stufff5322]

Here for newsdaddy❤️🔥

[@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.

[@dynamicboii9551]

Here for the News Daddy! 😫😫

[@shortoftheweek]

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

[@AliHassan-km3vf]

Here for newsdaddy

[@KaraboTsotetsi-r7p]

I'm here for NewsDaddy

[@tshiamokgafela8549]

Here for Newsdaddy 🎉

[@MMarrelli-pz2xq]

News Daddy asked me to drop by

[@richd5314]

Here for the news guy!

[@nickjones32145]

Thanks! Looking forward to future episodes :)

[@brandonylee]

The world definitely needed this. Thanks Max!

[@greigga1]

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

[@UrielUSantos]

News daddy in a documentary before GTA 6 is wild 🔥

[@odinsbeard0141]

Here for Newsdaddy

[@DavesChaoticBrain]

I've struggled to find happiness for almost 20 years. In January I was diagnosed with diabetes. Now, nothing makes me happy any more. I have no idea how to fix this problem. For 5 months now (and possibly as long as the last decade) I've basically been just waiting for the end to come. I have 2 family members left and 1 good friend. I wish I knew how to be happy again. And not alone.

[@allyson--]

🫂 I'm sorry life is like that for you. Was there a time where you remember being happy? Maybe you can return to that part of you in small ways & include fhose who have stood by your side through these years

[@RitaFalwell]

do you have a dog?

[@DavesChaoticBrain]

@@RitaFalwell No. Dogs make me sad and angry.

[@RitaFalwell]

@@DavesChaoticBrain well, that is your fate, I guess...or you havn't met the right dog.....

[@btfr5129]

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

[@LauraTryUK]

That was absolutely sensational! The test tubes were an incredible addition! I would like/need to fill some of my test tubes 🧪

[@user-vt4dx2sc6g]

I'm here for news Daddy

[@dustyrabbit9234]

man the aesthetics in this are so pleasing.

[@NotPaesh]

I'm ready for part two: The Forked and Winding Road To Happiness

[@masegonkgodi4232]

Here because of News daddy 🔥❤️

[@ALEJANDRORUGAMA]

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

[@livburke1077]

so happy i discovered this series from colin & samir!!

[@natashag3249]

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

[@LX-RV]

Here for NewsDaddy 👏♥️

[@mimisaiko]

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

[@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.

[@Forgotten.Sandwich]

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

[@denise91221]

I here for NEWS DADDY! glad I found you!

[@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. ❤

[@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!

[@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

[@daveforz]

KZbin needs more of this. Thank you max!

[@GoalGuys]

This video made me happy. Great work as always dude!

[@vanshj1013]

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

[@overstre]

A brilliant film on arguably the most important subject. Thank you Max!

[@STAXZ3]

HERE FOR NEWSDADDY

[@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!

[@rajatkukreja2525]

Thank you so much for this. This opened my mind and showed me to myself.

[@nikkig9721]

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