Arthur Brooks on the Secret to a Fulfilling Life
This video was originally published by The Free Press. Watch the full interview here.
We’re living in an era of hyper-politicization, loneliness, and a growing mental health crisis. So what does it actually mean to build a “good” and “happy” life in the middle of all that?
Coleman Hughes interviews Arthur Brooks on The Free Press' "Conversations with Coleman" podcast.
Pursuit of Happiness
The Rise of Latino America
In The Rise of Latino America, Hernandez & Kotkin argue that Latinos, who are projected to become America’s largest ethnic group, are a dynamic force shaping the nation’s demographic, economic, and cultural future. Far from being a marginalized group defined by oppression, Latinos are integral to America’s story. They drive economic growth, cultural evolution, and workforce vitality. Challenges, however, including poverty, educational disparities, and restrictive policies, threaten their upward mobility. Policymakers who wish to harness Latino potential to ensure national prosperity and resilience should adopt policies that prioritize affordability, safety, and economic opportunity over ideological constraints.
Richard Epstein on Roman Law and Sociobiology
How and why Roman law worked, how it eventually fell apart, and sociobiology as a way to explain the foundations and limits of legal norms.
Liberal Education as Civic Renewal
The right to pursue happiness that is enshrined in the Declaration of Independence implies “a chance at a good life.” This year’s Semiquincentennial offers a perfect opportunity to restore the education on which that chance depends.
Becoming All-American
Blue Moon takes place on the evening of March 31, 1943, the opening night of Oklahoma!
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