Happiness expert reveals what makes societies smile

Founder of the Happiness Research Institute, Meik Wiking, has spent the past five years delving into what makes societies smile, writes Deirdre Reynolds

Happiness expert reveals what makes societies smile
Fri, 25 May, 2018 - 01:00

Founder of the Happiness Research Institute, Meik Wiking, has spent the past five years delving into what makes societies smile, writes Deirdre Reynolds

Perched comfortably on a couch in the sun-dappled loft of 4 Dame Lane in Dublin, Meik Wiking takes a sip from a glass of water that is distinctly half full.

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