Does Technology Make Us Happy?

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My exploration of the intersection of Technology and Happiness. This was the keynote address for the Philly Awards at the 2010 Philanthropy Midwest Conference.

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Everything’s Amazing

Does Technology Make Us Happy?

“IT has a direct and positive impact on life satisfaction even when controlling for income and other factors . . .”

Source: The Information Dividend: Why IT Makes You Happier, Sept. 2010

Don’t just communicate.

Empower.

Be Social

Do Good in the World

Cultivate Gratitude

Does Technology Make Us Happy?

Some Good News

Find Happiness

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