Future Tense: David McCormick, "Your Brain on Happiness"

Future Tense is a series featuring scientists, thinkers, and writers discussing the intersections of neuroscience, artificial intelligence and society. On December 10, join us for a presentation from University of Oregon neuroscience professor David McCormick on the science of happiness. The talk will be followed by a reception and holiday party for the UW Computational Neuroscience Center.

Your Brain on Happiness: The Science of Living Well

What does it mean to live a happy and meaningful life? Can happiness be learned, and what can neuroscience and psychology teach us about how to flourish? In this interactive talk, we will explore the science, psychology, and wisdom of happiness, drawing on insights from the popular University of Oregon course, Happiness: a Neuroscience and Psychology Perspective. We will examine how our brains shape our experiences of pleasure, stress, connection, and well-being, and why lasting happiness involves much more than simply feeling good. Through scientific discoveries and practical examples, we will explore how cultivating awareness, resilience, gratitude, compassion, meaningful relationships, and a sense of purpose can help us build richer, more fulfilling lives. The central message is both simple and empowering: our happiness is not something that happens to us - it is something we can learn to cultivate and develop, regardless of our personal circumstances.

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