Will Davies on how the government and big business sold us wellbeing
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William Davies discusses his book, 'The Happiness Industry: How the Government and Big Business Sold us Well-Being', touching on the power of the 'nudge', the ever-expanding definitions of depression, and the commercialisation of your most private feelings.
Will Davies on how the government and big business sold us wellbeing
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