634: The Happiness Paradox & Lessons from Life's Last Room with Amy Low

Today's show is all about perspective. First, Phil offers his perspective on the news stories fans send him on social media about Icelandic cucumbers and water buffalos, and how they compare to articles he actually likes about robotic mushrooms and avoiding gluteal amnesia. Then, a recent article explores our culture's focus on products, practices, and apps designed to increase our happiness, and why focusing on happiness is a sure way to miss it. And Christine Emba's latest article in The Atlantic looks at why government support and financial incentives have failed to reverse declining birthrates in many countries. She argues the decision to have children isn't about money but meaning. Then Amy Low shares about her memoir "The Brave In-Between" and the perspective she's gained by living with a terminal cancer diagnosis for five years. Plus, Skye and Mike Erre have different perspectives about holiday decorations. Holy Post Plus: Bonus Interview with Amy Low: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111819242/ 0:00 - Intro 1:52 - Show Starts 2:52 - Theme Song 3:14 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 4:19 - Sponsor - Go to htt…