My latest Behavior & Belief column, “Good News for Grouches: Happiness is Overrated,” is up at Skeptical Inquirer. I review new research showing that—contrary to popular belief—being happy (or unhappy) has no effect on the length of your life. Furthermore, if you go on to get a college degree, you may forfeit some of your happiness in the process. But don’t let that stop you. The bliss of ignorance isn’t worth the ignorance.

Happiness is a good thing—maybe even a great thing—but it isn’t everything.

Until next time,

SV