Talk happiness with Arthur Brooks at The Atlantic Festival

Stream for free, end of September: As the resident happiness columnist at The Atlantic, I've had the pleasure of thinking, writing, and podcasting about the many ways that you and I can build happier lives. Because to me, happiness is not just a feeling. It's something we can study, understand, and apply in practice. There is a science to it all, and I've made it my life's work to share what I've learned with as many people as possible. I'm excited to share those insights with you at this fall's Atlantic Festival, where I'll be hosting the happiness forum on Friday, September 29.   At the forum, you'll hear from people who think, research, and write about the pursuit of happiness—and, together, we'll explore the steps we can all take toward a more joyful existence. You can join me and some very special guest speakers virtually from anywhere, or in-person at The Wharf in Washington, D.C.  Our list of guests includes Cheryl Strayed, the author of the best-selling memoir Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail; Robert Waldinger,the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development (the longest study on human well-being ever done); and some of the world's top journalists, psychologists, faith leaders, philosophers, and scholars. Along with live conversation, there will be plenty of time and space to connect with one another and to reflect on lessons that I hope will last the rest of your life.   The complete agenda for The Atlantic Festival will be released on August 1, with more great speakers to come. However you plan on joining, I hope you'll leave with a deeper understanding of happiness and how to enjoy the pursuit. I'd love to see you there.   Best,

Arthur C. Brooks