Hear why this doctor thinks so many people are unhappy

CNN's Christiane Amanpour sits down with US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to discuss why we need the World Happiness Summit more than ever and how he shed the "shame" he felt from his loneliness struggle. #CNN #News

[@WalrusesAreTheOne]

People are unhappy because they're forced to give their entire lives over to work and still not have enough to live comfortably.

[@Artificialintelligentle]

No or low sunshine days.

[@bobwoods1302]

Keep voting Republican and the middle class will be extinct before you know it.

[@pamelawing5747]

"Enough" is subjective. Working too much can be argued and having a four day work week is something that has worked well for many companies who have experimented with it for a study. There were really no negatives for almost all of them. Bernie Sanders has proposed that and of course is getting HUGE blow back from the right wing but it needs to be seriously looked at.

[@maryshkamiceli8388]

Disrespectful employers, employees feeling like they are not an important part of a team, working with toxic people, or not working for something bigger than themselves.

[@jaymass1178]

I dedicated my life to work and retired at 46. We're extremely happy!

[@romantemniuk9881]

You know what is depressing? Working 2 jobs and still having a hard time making bills...

[@willrose5424]

Sleep in a car to save money or live with annoying roommates. Have a heater if it's cold. Freedom isn't free.

[@romantemniuk9881]

@@willrose5424 that is exactly why I'm voting for Trump. He didn't put us in position where we had to sleep in our cars

[@willrose5424]

@romantemniuk9881 I'm not voting for either candidate. Covid and inflation set me back. My lifestyle changed drastically.

[@BRichard312]

Follow your path and you will never want for money again. Having said that, if you make enough bad decisions in your life before you can start making real money, you will most likely live a life that is unfulfilled and inauthentic.

[@romantemniuk9881]

@@BRichard312 I have a family to take care of. Living in these times is extremely difficult, more so with Biden in the White House.

[@evelynkelly5872]

We don’t talk to each other anymore, we just text. We don’t interact face to face. People play video games alone rather than interact in person. People are becoming void of human emotions. This doctor is right on point. People need to check on each other more.

[@eriomnyc6073]

Yes ! Social media and separation have ruined societies . It’s awful

[@ssuwandi3240]

He thinks? After 3 years I enjoyed my hermit life and I will never go back to trust anyone again.. the problem is the ignorance like him.. woke but ignorant. Incredible

[@bgi384]

Excellent point

[@ssuwandi3240]

But if you can't do anything do not check .Leave them alone. JUST vote properly next time.. Don't vote out of HATE. That's what he seems scared to voice it. The truth. Satan is running THIS Government.

[@savoirfaireethereal4234]

Yes felt this while at the gym today. This overwhelming feeling of being alone.

[@vaibhav8941]

An Indian living in India, I think sunlight and spending time with nature are immensely underrated. If it gets cloudy, rainy or too cold for too many days, i get depressed. Thankfully we have plenty of sunshine in India. People around the world should to move warmer areas for their own good.

[@HuxtableTV]

You are right. It is purposefully underrated.

[@how_you_talk]

Including sleep. All this nonsense that body doesn't need 7-8 hours is crap. Sleep is luxury these days.

[@vaibhav8941]

@@HuxtableTV agreed.

[@agent1.618]

point well taken, but be aware that not everyone responds positively to sunlight or warm weather conditions. i myself, experience the inverse. there's nothing that awakens my spirit like a calm, dreary, and sometimes rainy day.

[@TheJuliefrom]

As a Norwegian, I know you are right about sunlight. We live without daylight (well very very little grey sky) during the months of november and december (often parts of october as well) and then we get the "ice age" as I call it, massive amounts of snow and icy pavements, winter has now lasted 6 months. No wonder many get depressed. I cannot wait for may, june, july, august and september...

[@chrismathis4162]

As an American who has lived in Europe, I’ll tell you why. Americans from the time they are toddlers are sold a bill of goods that money and materialism are the keys to success when they are in fact the keys to emptiness.

[@JudyStroyer-bk6fb]

😂 So wise.... Try starting a family without money..... Try traveling without money.... There are plenty of people with no money living on the streets and that guess what.... According to your logic they should be the happiest..... They're not

[@chrismathis4162]

@@JudyStroyer-bk6fb im not talking about money for basic necessities. I’m talking about the need for expensive cars, large houses, extravagant jewelry. You’re dense.

[@michelehamilton961]

Not sure what Americans your thinking of. My friends are working multiple jobs just to keep up with bills and rent.

[@FriendofDorothy]

Money and materialism were the focus of the post-WW2 gen who came back home traumatized but able to afford things that cost an arm and leg nowadays. Because of this focus their parenting skills often consisted of a non-present father and mothers being the primary parent, a job many of them were uneducated and unprepared for. The result can be seen in hundreds of YT videos: adults who were traumatized by alcoholism (their fathers came back from the war traumatized), abuse (as many of our parents were abused as kid themselves), and what we now call "dysfunctional families". And how do we forgive our parents? By taking a close and non-sugary narrative look at their own same-sex "role models" (dad's dad/mom's mom) and then acknowledging that they were sent into a nightmare world war when they were young. This is America....

[@JudyStroyer-bk6fb]

@@FriendofDorothy the reason for absent fathers.....is feminism

[@paulthomas281]

This man is not just intelligent and very successful in life, but very empathetic and open-minded. He really wants to listen to people and understand different points of view. We have a wonderful Surgeon General who wants us to work toward solutions now. We need more people like this in public office in all our democracies.

[@Dr.Pancho.Tortilla]

how do you know it's a man?

[@User-45456-hurtfh]

@@Dr.Pancho.Tortilla what are you?

[@MegaNainaa]

He is pretending to be careful, in reality, he is not typically an American in power.

[@infiniteworfare5089]

This surgeon general is a sadist. How is it not clear?

[@jennajewert]

Yes, he is insightful and sensitive.

[@phyllisvince569]

What a rock star to talk openly about the impact of shame and loneliness and the role social media plays in that😍🤩

[@sparklemotion86]

What a clown to pretend that economic stability is not a factor

[@bananaspilt1988]

@@sparklemotion86well it is but this is the real problem that not a lot of people are talking about well yes it's important to have financial security that's not key to fulfillment

[@Claudia-ur7hq]

I am so touched that he shared his personal experiences with loneliness. It helps the ordinary person realize we're not alone in this

[@lucifur5936]

Everything that the doc said was AGAINST what WOKE & LGBTQT++ stands for. WOKE stands against family & family values and encourages Nuclear and materialistic life leading to.obesity and depression. Long time the so called " I know ALL" high society of the Western World realizes and revisits the basics of life & definitely NOT TRY TO BE GOD 🙏

[@user-cf2ky4fc1c]

​@@sparklemotion86it is but money is the least factor when it comes to genuine happiness and joy. The rich have money but don't they also cry?

[@1805movie]

-Climate change anxiety -Economic anxiety -Doom-scrolling on social media -Having to work multiple jobs just to make ends meet -Inflation -World events -Lack of social safety nets -Isolation from loved ones -Threat of nuclear annihilation -Tech companies and CEOs using "A.I." to replace workers And that's just to name a few.

[@PastaSenpai]

@@ThinWaistedPrimaDonna lol fr

[@markusfeljofsen8345]

Good list

[@dsquared341]

If you’re so concerned about inflation, world events and a nuclear war, I don’t know how in the world you can vote for Biden.

[@ThepursuitofHappiness-fb8iy]

@@dsquared341 amerixxxns voting for a warmonger presidexxx. What is so surprising about it?

[@glen4326]

Turn off the news. Turn off the news. Put on Sweatin' to the Oldies. Smile and be the light you wish to see in the world. How can Africans that are poor be happy? I have seen the lights in their spirits..it is spirit first..You must understand. You will probably be unhappy with more money because it is the way you process things.

[@RussianJackal]

Because we are utterly expendable. We work like horses just to have adequate living conditions, and if we get sick, lose our jobs, or experience a personal tragedy, absolutely no one from our leadership will help. Oh, and the climate is collapsing, and the world is like 2 days away from massively cosplaying the Fallout series. Happiness all around.

[@user-dz2ej6kx9l]

I remember growing up! before school started, we'd get new clothes, maybe 3 pairs of pants and shirts, new shoes, etc. which we wore all year. Sure, I wanted what my school mates had, but we managed. I don't remember being so miserable as we seem to be today. I don't have less today! I have more. I'm sure most people have more if honesty were the case. Why do we always seem to blame our plight on someone or something other than ourselves? The world will NEVER save you! When will we learn that? You can't depend on others to bail you out! If anyone is going to do anything for you, it will be YOU! Like someone said to me once, "If I help you, I have an agenda!". THAT'S the world! Another guy said, "Why would I loan you money at 6 or 7 percent when I can make 200 percent with it?" See the mindset? You are making a HUGE mistake to think different! Your real close friends MAY be different, but I wouldn't believe that either. I'm not unhappy myself. I'm pissed at the powers that be for manipulating the masses. If you want a better life, do your research! Figure out who's going after big Pharma to lower drug costs. Who's planning to crack down on these corporations for using COVID to bilk us out of money to increase the wealthy and their stock values. Who's cracking down on Banks overcharging for overdrafts? Who's taking the money that was going to the credit lenders for student loans and putting it back into the economy by allowing those people to buy houses, furniture, cars, etc. Better paying jobs with the chips act, infrastructure bill, which will increase the federal revenue to pay for it all. Think twice before you vote to give those CEO's a new car. Nearly 4 million people got an income increase after-tax of over $54,000, effectively a new car. What's in your wallet???? You couldn't hardly make a down-payment on a car with what we got. The bottom 80% of people in this country got an average of around $2500. The top 20% got on average over $6000. That's Trump's idea of help!!

[@conscientioussubjector1360]

@@user-dz2ej6kx9l You started out by saying do the homework and help yourself and finished with blaming politics. You aren’t wrong but sent mixed messages. Our political divide and 24 hour news cycle combined with news at our finger tips ALL DAY….contribute in a big way to anxiety and depression. WHY? Both politicians and news media operate on the same premise. If you are anxious or angry, you are more likely to vote, in the case for politicians….or stay tuned in for news outlets who depend on clicks and/or ads and thus anxious/angry eyeballs. Limit media exposure. Be selective in the media you consume. Don’t fall fr hyperbolic clickbait. Exercise 3-4 days per week, eat healthy. Every day, laugh, spend time in thoughts and have your emotions move you to tears (the late college basketball coach, Jim Valvano’s advice). Be with friends and family as often as you can. Do things that feel meaningful and purposeful in your work or volunteering….preferably be involved in something “bigger than yourself”. Practice gratitude daily. (Expect nothing and appreciate everything). Accept every emotion as it arises. Do not stuff it down, sit with it until it tells you why it is needed in that moment. This is not an all inclusive list. But if you incorporate these ideas into your day to day life, very little will hold you down for long.

[@michelehamilton961]

Thanks for bringing this you. Mouth prices like this guy speaking don’t want us to look at what corporations and governments are doing to cause unhappiness. It is easier to blame smart phones.

[@user-dz2ej6kx9l]

That is true about corps and the world generally, but we don't have to allow them to manipulate us. Can we choose what to think about?

[@cameupstarvin7351]

You're probably an unemployed old man.

[@Kevin-hy8ok]

What an awesome human being. Intelligent, articulate, vulnerable.

[@BelGorod-jq2pg]

BUT NOT A REAL ENGLISH MAN!

[@joiisler3012]

@@BelGorod-jq2pg From your comment, I would say that works in his Favor. He managed to develop Compassion anyway.

[@chandanmukherjee5555]

What a repartee!

[@patrickjenkins6383]

Dr. Vivek Murthy is, pretty much a National Treasure. We're quite fortunate to have him as our Surgeon General. 👍🏾🇺🇸🗿

[@MusicAnimationwithBlender]

One of the best Surgeon Generals we have had in this country over a long time. Grounded, fact-based, humble & articulate

[@edwardkantowicz4707]

Mad respect to Dr. Murthy. Such a strong and sensitive fellow. One can really feel or sense his loving kindness.

[@robertmitchell8630]

He's British born Dr. Murthy was born in Huddersfield, England. His parents are originally from Karnataka state, India, but settled in Miami, Florida when he was three years old.

[@edwardkantowicz4707]

@@robertmitchell8630❤🇬🇧❤🇬🇧❤🇬🇧

[@joiisler3012]

@@robertmitchell8630 And that affects his Humanity exactly how?

[@ShawnSloan1986]

I'm really sick and tired of people refusing to acknowledge the impact of making everything profitable for a corporation. I have no problem with corporations making a profit but when I literally cannot do anything without paying a corporation for the pleasure it is extremely draining. We're only a few years away from them making it. $0.50 to ride the swings at the park and a dollar to look at a duck.

[@FourDollaRacing]

Yep, a corporation is obsessed with its own stock price, and that is also not healthy...

[@magaareinbredhillbillies]

"You will own nothing and be happy"

[@bigcheesebooking9840]

I bet if you put down your phone and focused on your job you'd be happier at work 😂😅

[@terryharker6726]

The overseers, the Joe Biden administration Is what's happening.We have to support the migrants And foreign wars since he's been in office.

[@ShawnSloan1986]

​@@bigcheesebooking9840 lol, me at work on a Saturday finishing up my 60th hour for the week and reading your comment is hilarious. Nice try bro.

[@fernandoalegria4240]

Gratitude, attitude, with enthusiasm. This is the motto of my life, and feel very lucky to have found it. There is no happiness without gratitude. The more gratitude, the more happiness.

[@chinita7754]

I love you Comment

[@louiserees1676]

What thoughtful and compassionate man.

[@thebuccaneersden]

Anyone remember when you would go to a friends house and play video games on the couch together or board games or things like that? Those were good times.

[@LindaC616]

Or even play outside ...

[@anuragchakraborty8766]

Remember when you would go for a sleepover in your friend's house and then accidentally end up sleeping with your friend's mom? That stuff doesn't happen anymore.

[@Mikinaak2023]

Nothing is stoping you from doing that now.

[@JudyStroyer-bk6fb]

That's called childhood

[@francisdec1615]

@@anuragchakraborty8766 That was in the 1970s.

[@dp562]

Praying for everyone who needs strength 🙏

[@aarone9000]

Thanks, thanks for nothing!

[@Twinkzification]

He’s so kind and empathetic. love our surgeon general 💜

[@xrrrismickey]

He does seem very level headed and not woke like the rest of Biden's clown car

[@wherethequietbeingsgo]

@@xrrrismickey And not self-centered like Trump.

[@wherethequietbeingsgo]

And before you retort back, I don’t believe either of them are fit for this upcoming presidency.

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

True, I may of misjudged him at first.

[@joiisler3012]

@@xrrrismickey You have to be somewhat “woke” to even Be “levelheaded.” Closed minds cause more unhappiness.

[@AlfredoRodriguez-xi7ff]

First time I hear Dr Murthy. He not only explains with clarity but also transmits kindness, compassion and good energy.

[@dianewhalen9721]

That was a sweet little picture of him when he was a child.🙏🏼

[@kgames1748]

He is so open about himself. And so articulate I really appreciate that so rare these days

[@saloninegi147]

Such a good, thoughtful interviewer. She actually allows her distinguished guests to speak.

[@Dr.Pancho.Tortilla]

This guest in particular is really distinguished

[@joiisler3012]

Yes. I have always liked CHRISTIANE.

[@michelez715]

She gave me the impression that she couldn't wait for him to stop speaking, so she could chime in. At one point, she even had her finger up while he was talking, as if to say "Enough, I want to get on to the next question".

[@joiisler3012]

She only has a designated allotment of time. She knows that she cannot win with everyone. I appreciate her efforts to have a thoughtful, nonjudgmental discussion.

[@SameerKhan-wz1pm]

This lovely doctor's childhood experience brought tears to my eyes. I was in the similar situation

[@stanleycoleman]

Rampant inequality means everyone is overworked but can’t afford basic things.

[@KB-sv7fm]

No

[@askani21]

​@@KB-sv7fm Your argument is overpowering 😂

[@ashenwalker4622]

​@@KB-sv7fm please explain...

[@KB-sv7fm]

There has always been inequality. In the last few years wages have been rising mostly for people on the bottom. The United States economy came out of the pandemic better than any other country in the world. Why are people outside of the United States happier ? Maybe it’s because of the Wannabe Day One Dictator ?

[@KB-sv7fm]

@@askani21 The Wannabe Day One Dictator is bringing us down.

[@nooneinparticular4895]

In the US, we work to barely survive. Everything is up and necessities cost more than leisure activities. Humans were meant to be in social groups in nature settings - not behind a phone, in a bed bc we can't afford ro leave the house.

[@KB-sv7fm]

Unemployment is low. Wages have been rising. Inflation is starting to fall. Talk to a therapist.

[@nooneinparticular4895]

​@@KB-sv7fmTherapy is also a great option for those who aren't aware of what projection is. 😂

[@kennyroman9589]

Point of information; If the Machiavellian republicans Don't pay the lifeline phone bill. Every poor person will lose there phone! Wake up!

[@KB-sv7fm]

@@nooneinparticular4895 I don’t know what you are talking about. I talk to a professional therapist.

[@michael7054]

It don't cost any money to go out and take a walk or walk around your local park or walk around your local shopping mall or local shopping center. Besides, you socialize 40 hours a week at work anyway.

[@SP-ml3bs]

I was more depressed in my 20's before social media even existed and I had a large community of friends and some local family around too. I wasn't lonely at all; my problem was I was so overwhelmed by working all the time, while trying to support myself through college. I had some horrible dating experiences with men I met in person, not online. Oh, and I had some unresolved childhood trauma that I didn't have any time to deal with because I was too busy working trying to survive. Not all unhappiness is caused from social media and loneliness.

[@megha6865]

The article is about increasing unhappiness in young people. Depression existed since ancient times. But todays younger generarion even Millenials many are unhappy , stressed.

[@drydryd]

@@megha6865 People are just weaker. Life is easier than it's ever been. I think people, especially young people have an unrealistic fantasy about what life should be.

[@ciprianogonzalez7254]

I applaud him for his bravery in putting his vulnerability aside, and sharing his feelings.

[@vincentdesapio]

I have lived a number of decades and my conclusion is that the lack of economic security is the main source of anxiety and unhappiness. The more my wealth grew, the happier I became. Wealth allows you to indulge in all the interests that you find yourself enjoying.

[@robrol8365]

But if you're always alone, money won't buy happiness and health, travelling around the world might be fun, but with someone else, not alone.

[@jpi28602]

@@robrol8365 Wealth does buy happiness as long as a person, once wealthy, approaches creating happiness in the same way he created wealth.

[@JudyStroyer-bk6fb]

​@@robrol8365 Without money you're definitely going to be alone😂

[@cyberfunk3793]

@@robrol8365 Traveling alone is fun also, don't need to adjust to anyone else schedules and desires but can simply go wherever you want whenever you want.

[@anitaiyer4069]

​@@robrol8365totally agree with you, if you hv too much money you will never if the other person luvs you more or your money, human interactions are certainly a must

[@liviadix1433]

I rarely feel lonely when I’m alone. Some people prefer their own company. I don’t think I’m an exception, but I may in the minority. Occasionally I may get depressed, but it’s not due to loneliness.

[@jeremyrooks5603]

I feel the same way, sometimes. I have attributed it to economics. The desire to connect or reconnect is often limited due to a strenuous work schedule or lack of financial resources. what makes you lonely?

[@mbbtrigirl]

I'm the same way. I enjoy being alone (I even wrote a book on it--"Embracing Alone") but I'm also nurtured around good company. And you can feel lonely when you're in a crowd of "bad" company, especially when they spew hateful rhetoric and you can't get away from them.

[@libbywiskowski9618]

​@@mbbtrigirlthis I think is an important factor. The question we understandably don't want to ask ourselves is why do the people and spaces around us make us feel in away unsafe or on guard maybe is the right question to be asking? I'm not sure but I feel similar when alone bc I get purpose in my solitaire space working on me. I do/did have valuable relationships that I trust when I choose to "go in the out" haha! Right now bc I am a high cardiac/health risk I have to choose more of myself time until ppl come around safely for me to come out. If that makes sense. Complex but important conversation for sure.

[@user-ep3ed5jd7q]

It’s okay to be a raging introvert…..I’m one, too, and I’ve been told by many that I’m one of the happiest people they know-despite a challenging life of health hardships and tragedy. Sometimes it really heals us to smile when our hearts are breaking….not wishing to be too Pollyanna here. Blessings to you….

[@skippy1012]

You are getting depressed because you’re lonely.

[@ahmed51988]

I believe one cause of unhappiness is precarity. People are exerting unsustainable efforts to maintain a fragile minimum that might suddenly go away. Everything feels stressful and on the edge of chaos. And when you're overworked, you won't have time to meet people and connect.

[@kevinwlehman]

Overwhelmed and underwhelmed at the same time. Literally the worst feeling in the world…

[@joiisler3012]

🙏🏽💜🕊️

[@hctobe]

What a fantastic surgeon general, he was so courageous to share his feelings!

[@astrocoastalprocessor]

what an absolute legend, can't wait for kids to learn about him as part of a curriculum

[@JohnSmith-nm4zd]

Social media has made a lot of people depressed

[@crh251]

I agree with you 100%. I think then with the pandemic, things got even worse. The only social media I have is Facebook to stay in touch with family and friends far away. I try to limit myself using it though. I put my phone away as much as possible and try to engage with others. We’ve opened Pandora’s Box, and there’s no going back it seems.

[@joshuabuchanan1141]

That's why everyone needs to Uninstall those apps, those apps should've never existed in the first place

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

​@@joshuabuchanan1141no, it's always wrong to stop progress and evolution and expect things to remain fixed. That's just mental weakness. What's right is making it socially unacceptable to be addicted to these things rather than rewarding it.

[@user-kp9mi4lo9i]

Totally agree.

[@gogreen812]

As an Indian we are so proud of him he is from my state Karnataka & so nice to listen to his interview... Well articulated Mr. Murthy you are an amazing man.

[@Rishi_1990]

He is an American... Stop having this orgasm of Indian origin people everytime

[@hamhouke]

Imagine that. Create a society where every interaction with every person and experience is transactional, itemized, packaged, barcoded and exists solely to drive quarter-to-quarter shareholder value at ever-increasing velocity and you end up with atomized, unhappy people. Who’d of thunk it?

[@cyberfunk3793]

Imagine the opposite, no profit motive and then you end up eating your pets because you can't afford to buy food like in Venezuela.

[@hamhouke]

@@cyberfunk3793 Imagine being so indoctrinated that you internalize that false dichotomy because a bunch of sociopathic resource hoarders tell you there is no other way to live.

[@Nope-w3c]

@@cyberfunk3793 get chickens as pets and i don't see the problem?

[@laliday]

​@@cyberfunk3793nonsense. A parent should not need a car to drive their kids to school. Their kids should be able to go by themselves by foot. If the infrastructure is not set up for that independence you get more unhappy people who are forced to do something necessary to make daily living work. Social media is a bigger problem when the physical environment does not invite movement and connection.

[@cyberfunk3793]

@@laliday I don't see anything in your comment that addresses anything I said.

[@LuEmanuel]

Isn't he wonderful! He is such a good communicator. I am deeply impressed with this man, and so glad that he is being interviewed, being heard.

[@poboy942]

How long have you worked for him ? How much did he pay you for this obvious paid review ?

[@joiisler3012]

@@poboy942 Everyone commenting watched the same interview. But because You aren’t favorably impressed, anyone Who Is has to be a “paid patsy? Very “Stepford-like.”🙄

[@besteven]

We have corporate leaders wanting to increase retirement age until our 70s, encouraging the government to get rid of Social Security entirely, to work more days per week and longer hours, all while people work multiple jobs for minimal pay which affords them (maybe) rent and food and not much else. What we need is corporate accountability, and for our countries to give a damn about their citizens instead of treating us like the enemy.

[@sreenathatirunarayanapura9296]

Capitalism is dead better to be a developing socialistic country We are growing as robots like zombies like aliens without human emotions Either we should practice becoming like stoic robots and somehow pass time in earth Or do something so that we remain as humans

[@zoeydeu2261]

*VOTE **#BLUE* to stop Trump from killing ObamaCare, Social Security, Medicare, giving more tax cuts to the rich, and making income gap between rich & poor even worse!

[@zoeydeu2261]

*VOTE **#BLUE* to stop Trump from killing ObamaCare, Social Security, Medicare, stop him from giving more tax cuts to the rich, and making income inequality worse!

[@jjones3566]

@besteven, you are talking about Republicans. I know that the democratic party is by no means perfect, but I can't understand how anyone could be a republican.

[@jaymass1178]

@@jjones3566 Exactly you don't understand. Look at the state of the country under Democrat leadership

[@juliarotunno]

Happiness is what is when there are no conditions for it.

[@user-sj5ju4jb7t]

People are depressed cuz they can’t afford rent, will never own a home all while billionaires have 10+ hones and no idea what to do with the cash they’re hoarding.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

If a political party ever came up with a candidate who wanted to cap the wealth on individuals at no more than a billion dollars but who was also otherwise normal that person would likely be elected president

[@contecrayononpaper]

Being homeless, for me, is a downer.

[@heartchakra2]

❤

[@teresa5007]

I hope things improve for you soon. Everyone deserves a safe and cosy home. It's a human right! Take care. ❤🍀🌷

[@omotayosatuyi252]

You will get through this

[@joiisler3012]

🙏🏽💜🕊️

[@comecorrect1]

You will make it please have faith and never give up. You are in my 💕🙏 stay blessed it will get better for you.

[@deirdreyearwood3383]

Dr. Murthy is a beautiful, thoughtful soul. Loneliness is a very cruel disease, with all the technology available I think it will get incredibly worse. In the hotter climates interaction is more readily given and received. I do miss human interaction, sad world 😢

[@bonnies.8699]

Dr. Murthy.....You are "spot on" about human relationships! Loneliness is a major problem for everyone these days. You can be lonely even in your own home, if your spouse disconnects. And with many couples having no children, they miss out on making connections through their children. I appreciate your honesty about your own childhood. Everyone needs to try a little harder to check on each other.❤

[@tradeladder146]

What a nice pleasant Person. 🙂

[@SnarkyMarx]

he is lying to you

[@pragasanarchary2980]

​@@SnarkyMarx😅😅😅

[@joiisler3012]

@@SnarkyMarx Sorry you are so unhappy. I can see Why, tho.

[@joanngreen9714]

Thank you for having this conversation.

[@SnarkyMarx]

he is lying to you

[@joiisler3012]

@@SnarkyMarx You are lying to you, “snarky.”🙄

[@22Too]

Oh, what a darling little boy he was!

[@FM-ij7iu]

What a refreshing interview with a bright and gentle man.

[@knightmare1069]

Money doesn’t go far anymore, we spend all of our time working to enjoy minimal retirement and basically no time off, the food is full of shit that’s not needed I could go on but you get the hint

[@cryptoguruguy8965]

We dont get time to enjoy life

[@richardsimms251]

This doctor is fascinating and worth listening to closely. RS. Canada

[@U2B2024]

This man gives me hope that there are good people at the helm of society.

[@HuxtableTV]

Creativity blocked. This is the main reason for unhappiness.

[@jpi28602]

Be a minimalist and you will be happy. 😊

[@KumariKumari-fw7nc]

Very true..

[@saudigold50]

Zero attachments

[@drydryd]

People especially young people have an unrealistic fantasy about what life should be. Life is not, new clothes every week, traveling abroad every year, new phones, plastic surgery, big house, eating at fancy restaurants. That's movie or celebrity lifestyle, 99% of people will never live like that, it might seem like everyone does on Instagram but that is because normal people don't have anything like that to post about.

[@patsutcliffe3913]

6 months of dreary weather in the UK could have something to do with low mood ??

[@jwychau]

how brave to bring this up as a real medical issue.. why is happiness so underrated in society

[@codacreator6162]

Hope for a secure and prosperous future has been diminishing since 1980. Why else?

[@kushclarkkent6669]

For me, it's life under hypercapitalism.

[@JudyStroyer-bk6fb]

This isn't capitalism😂

[@sarahtiferet9025]

@@JudyStroyer-bk6fb Yes it is It's deregulated capitalism with an Extremely unfair tax system lobbied and " paid " for by and for the wealthy . Which greatly benefits them and their rich friends and corporations . It's VERY extreme here is the US . Where even us Teachers live paycheck to paycheck

[@JudyStroyer-bk6fb]

@@sarahtiferet9025 The tax system is not the main driver of wealth inequality.... And what you're describing isn't capitalism... Capitalism Presupposes sound money..... We are living under a plutocracy..... The people who are causing the financial problems in this country want you to turn your attention to extremely wealthy individuals and corporations So you don't sèe who's really screwing you. The fact is that no matter how high the corporate tax is it's not going to benefit you.

[@priskruger314]

Then who is benefitting you're not helping by witholding info ;) ​@@JudyStroyer-bk6fb

[@sarahtiferet9025]

​ @JudyStroyer-bk6fb Awww That's cute- I know you don't care and are just here for the attention . But okay I'll play Our tax system which wildly favors the rich & corporations IS the reason why so many of our vital resources are underfunded . Not to mention inequality You're welcome for the attention ! poor baby get some friends

[@geena1061]

I couldn't agree more with Dr Murthy's personal childhood experience. What he is doing is commendable, more power to him!

[@captainbobsparrow9092]

I so appreciate the drs candor in this interview ❤ more vulnerability like this is what we need to start facing these issues & start healing. Thank you!

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

We live in an age of immediate gratification. What could go wrong

[@JohnDavies-el7br]

I am so glad I left The UK 26 Years ago and moved to Thailand (no not for the sex Industry) but to work as an English teacher. Last year I retired and Married a lovely Thai Lady I bought a house for us that is lovely and and I could never have afforded something like it in the UK. We live on the basic UK pension and as a result of her money sense we live very well on it. Also managed to put money away and eventually just bought a car. THANK you THAILAND and good riddance to the UK.😄😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@alphabeta8403]

*Depression cure: Minimize/cut out social media consumption, meditate 10-20 mins daily, exercise 3-5x per week, work with purpose/vision, say hello to a friend or family, practice gratitude, eat nutritious food and sleep 6-8 hours.*

[@dakotamorlan2797]

He's 100% right.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

I cut my time watching "news", talking heads, 6 years ago. Happier now.

[@FourDollaRacing]

I cut a huge fart, so loud! Happier now... 😁

[@ryblack5032]

They are All about Division

[@rigelb9025]

I think you'll have to restart your 'news fasting counter' to today. You're watching CNN buddy.

[@rhondah1587]

@@ryblack5032 The division is solely due to the fact that about a third of the population are poorly educated and gullibly fall for scams and conmen, while two thirds of the population continually facepalms over the one third's ignorant political views and violent posturing around a cult leader figure.

[@Test-lu5zo]

@@ryblack5032 Yap! I just finished viewing this interview. All that talk “people should interact more and socialize…” So divisive! /s

[@nallekarhu7994]

I respect this doctor for talking about his out issues too, we are all vulnerable even doctors.

[@auerstadt06]

Nietsche said a person who has a "why" can endure any "how." For too many of us life has no meaning. Especially when we have soulless jobs and careers.

[@ustherein]

It’s why people hold onto religion?

[@drydryd]

You are spoiled, and have too high expectations. Think about it. If people were happier before, working even more soulless and physically demanding jobs, it's starting to sound like the issue is you and not your life.

[@yessumify]

I've also struggled with loneliness off and on most of my life. I can feel a huge mood boost when I actually get to spend time with people for fun and have meaningful conversations. I'm grateful for friends and family and time with them. It takes a village

[@kgames1748]

He is so right we need this conversation

[@nhoegler]

Greed. That's the reason you're welcome

[@sandb1867]

Simplistic, reductionist and rhetorical.

[@WalrusesAreTheOne]

corporate greed

[@nhoegler]

@@sandb1867 we're not talking about your sex organs

[@StanleyGilmore-bv5cy]

Part of the reason people in this country are unhappy is because we're constantly being told we are.

[@drydryd]

True!!!!

[@user-qm8ng7df4n]

This guy is God send….. as an immigrant in America I feel this guy.

[@sueh4342]

Great interview!

[@aaronaustrie]

This is deep. Very relatable

[@viktrancestudio6398]

These people have no clue what happiness even is or how the mind even works. It is a definite impossibility for any human being to be happy over a consistent period. Life is misery whether you are a billionaire or poor.

[@JohnSmith-nm4zd]

Sending love to the entire world! ❤

[@mbbtrigirl]

When I taught college, I noticed the classroom before class started got progressively quieter. Those few conversations with people you don't know (yet) are where you create the "weak ties" that remind you that you're not alone.

[@stoneneils]

The gen-z in my building are sooo shy compared to millenial and previous generations. They talk to no one, leave their units rarely.

[@ml.2770]

Rampant unequal wealth distribution.

[@theadrenalizedartist6843]

I think a lot of what constitute unhappiness at this point is the economic disparities. One thing that can allow for some happiness is, if you have at least enough money to cover, healthcare costs, preventive measures, housing, food, and the basics of life it allows you to be a bit happier. You have the opportunity to grow in some areas that you would like to and to pursue some of the interest you have.

[@amitchhabra999]

What a sensitive and open hearted gentleman! ❤ Wish we had more doctors and leaders like this man.

[@edwinrivera4735]

Money isn't the key to happiness says everyone who's got plenty of it. Here in US, many young workers feel the strain of working long hours for little reward while the companies they work for make millions in profits. Shouldering responsibility is being thrust on the individual more and more. I would hate to be young in this current era we are living in.

[@sparklemotion86]

And it's not just the young

[@SomethingSomethingg]

I don't have much money and I also don't think it's the key to happiness either. The things that make me happy the most are free or pretty cheap. Conversations with people, talking walks in nature, sitting on a bench in a park people watching or reading, cuddling and sex, feeling the rain, a nice bowl of hot soup at my favorite local restaurant, getting to play with my pets, writing, drawing, looking at clouds, etc. I've been homeless twice but I was still happy because I was with people I love. People care way too much about money and they don't appreciate the world around them. This world is full of beautiful gifts.

[@SomethingSomethingg]

I think the problem with the United States is that everything is so materialistic that we think that money is the only key to happiness.

[@edwinrivera4735]

It's not about being materialistic these days. It's how difficult it's become just to get by. Many Americans are one major illness away from bankruptcy. So many can't even meet a $400 emergency.

[@galaxyglitterlatte4664]

Yes. You feel like a bug being squashed into the ground by the big corporations while they and their damn CEOs make $$$ hand over fist!! The quality and quantity of goods and services has gone down the sh*tter while the corporations have made RECORD PROFITS!!! They treat their employees like crap. Wages stagnate, benefits dwindle. They expect you to do the work of 2 or more people. 🙄😒🥺😖😫😤🤬

[@michaeljohn7398]

A truly wonderful interview, what a great and gifted man. Thank you for bringing this most important matter out into the open . Sadly most folks live Lives of Quite Desperatation. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

[@michelehamilton961]

I feel his covering up for government and big corporations. The reality is both are upset the through social media people are actually being honest about the sadness they feel and open about it unlike in the past where you were told to shove feeling under the rug or that you were the only one who was depressed. Now the genie is out the bottle. And government would rather blame social media that create policy

[@dollartreeshark6786]

I am an atheist, but people should not underestimate the benefit of religious congregation in facilitating social interactions and keeping up human connections.

[@Elite_Strike_Force_Legal_Team]

Because we're all sick and tired of the Mango Mussolini.

[@gr8ful191]

Amen 🙏🏾🗳️💙⚖️🗽

[@lawrencetalbot8346]

“If I’m not elected… there will be a blood bath. There will be a blood bath, and let me tell you, that will be the least of the country’s troubles. The least of them.” And he wonders why he lost 2020

[@paulaitix77]

@@lawrencetalbot8346 that was in reference to the auto industry duh

[@Check.Your.Sources]

Deadass. Smartphones allow us to stay informed, so less of our “leaders” BS sneaks past us… we see the path we’re heading down, that’s why we’re unhappy.

[@Check.Your.Sources]

@@paulaitix77umm… “mango Mussolini” = *trump*

[@drydryd]

People, especially young people have unrealistic expectations and want "more" to be happy rather than just being happy about what they have.

[@silvio6105]

I worked as a truck driver in the US until I retired 3 years ago. Soon as I retired I moved back to Brazil,my native country. America is falling apart but most people don't want to admit it.

[@josebro352]

Oh I admit it. I admit it every damn day. I'm saving up to get out of here as soon as possible. I'm looking at Portugal. Seems like such a nice country with laid back, friendly people.

[@theaccidentalsenior]

I live in Canada and I can tell you that our seniors are the most unhappy. They feel entitled, they are racists, and hoarders. They are also resistant to change.

[@dixiehodges4802]

How judgemental. How many seniors do you know?

[@carmenvilchez74]

I agree , money doesn’t make people happy.

[@josebro352]

No it doesn't. But it buys you food and pays your rent.

[@drydryd]

@@josebro352 You don't have have that?

[@sonicart1808]

Respect to Vivek for speaking out about this, he makes perfect sense....the UK needs all the advice it can get right now.

[@dianamachado2415]

Some people are depressed because they feel like anyone understands you. On the other hand, they feel disconnected from the world around them.

[@robrol8365]

The search of communicating on the job also applies for adults, if you're always working alone at home on Zoom without seeing your colleagues, it can be very depressing.

[@mytravls]

Well, being at work doesn’t help much either. I wish I could write more the behaviors I see people doing and how it reflects in my own behavior.

[@rhondah1587]

I'm happiest when there aren't any people around me. It's not that I hate other people, they are valuable beings in my mind. However, I live in the deep south and the ignorance of most of them grates on me more than I can say. They are oblivious to the fact that they are so misinformed, uninformed and gullible to fall for a conman's words so easily. They have nothing of value to offer in conversation and are full of hate for people I believe are just living their lives but don't conform to what the majority think is acceptable for them. I can't listen to their hateful rhetoric and parroting of misinformation they gleaned on Facebook. So, I just enjoy my own company and continue to enjoy life. I never feel lonely.

[@KumariKumari-fw7nc]

Good for you..

[@geo865833]

You are truly a gem. I hope you never feel alone!!!

[@jcampbell2481]

Yes, as A Canadian I can't believe there are so many ignorant people in Trump's cult base. So sad that a lot of Americans are so stupid as to believe Trump's bull shit.

[@blackstonepros]

Loneliness is the feeling that people don’t understand you. Try listening to people if you want to be understood.

[@MegaSnail1]

Thank you for sharing your personal story and highlighting these issues. Be well.

[@mallikadas]

Greed , power , money , sexual dissatisfaction , mental unhealthiness and so more many things causes the world unhappy. Living very simple life is the true solution. In India,we live here very simple life. Because it's the true road to peace and happiness . No virtual,no AI, no artificial resources, no false feelings.

[@anilprasanna]

How can you be happy working for 70 hours a week and 2 dollars an hour for Narayan Murthy? He gave 250 crores to his grandson but wont give more than 25 thousand rupee monthly salary to engineers in India. He will not even reimburse death certificate cost when employees die with cardiac arrest trying to meet Murthys demands.

[@mallikadas]

@@anilprasanna That's for he famous. Rich people are the most scandalous people in the whole world, without it, they are only a stupid and pointless conversation dictionary. Agree or not, true or untrue,life still goes on. But Karma bank is available for everyone,even for the insects, so we all have to be ready for the next page. The thing is that is a moneyless Bank account . Only to wait and see matters depends. Good luck 🍀

[@Rishi_1990]

​@@anilprasannanobody is working 70 hours week here, check social media people are bashing him trolling him like hell.... and it'd 4 dollars / hour here, it's still way higher than USA if you compare that in terms of PPP "Purchase power parity"... Plus here we don't confuse ourselves while counting the number of genders like amerika 😅

[@anilprasanna]

@@Rishi_1990 Disagree with you. We get 80 dollars per hour from 100 dollars that client gives. Commission agent only takes 20 dollars. But Infosys takes 99 dollars. 70 hours per week comes to around 4000 hours a year and Murthy pays 25 thousand rupee per month which is 3 lac a year and is around 4000 dollars. And so that is 1 dollar per hour. Please do not misguide Indian youth. Talk to any Telugu friend from Andhra and he will tell you how clients in United states of America treat us better than how Narayan Murthy treats his fellow Indians.

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

This guys resume is unbelievable. He went to Harvard and is extremely accomplished. I hope he runs for president! 💯❤️👍

[@jcampbell2481]

Contrast that to Trump who can barely read and has accomplished nothing in his life.

[@DanEngell]

I was at university in the 80's. Eating in the dining halls was a blast like going to a huge party. Walking into a silent environment with everyone staring at their phones would totally suck.

[@johnl119]

wow....what a man...I don't know him from Adam....but just listening to him and I am in awe of how kind and gentle a person can be. I want to emulate him as much as possible. Simply amazing.

[@Check.Your.Sources]

I’m sorry but smartphones allow us to be informed, and that’s why we’re unhappy. It’s not our phones fault that our leaders suck. That’s just a diversion.

[@juliet3827]

But people are not informed if they read ( and believe) all the lies and crap they find on their phones.

[@F33RNO1]

No we are all depressed because yall keep raising the prices of everything x5 and only increasing the pay by x2 its almost impossible to make enough money to save and everyday prices go up 30 cents on everything

[@toomylight2311]

Make your own happiness , think outside the box , turn off your social media take 10 mins a day to sit in the quiet. All these things add to contentment , happiness is fleeting ! Know your enough and your doing your best with what you do and what you have . ❤