In this episode, we learn how the happiness of citizens can be measured and quantified to inform decision-making in urban planning with two guests from the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark: Catarina Lachmund, Senior Analyst, and Camilla Michalski, Data Analyst.

Overview of the episode:

02:18 - Teaser: our guest shared a quote about happiness from the founder of the Happiness Research Institute

02:26 - Who is Catarina? What is Camila’s story?

05:19 - Why should municipalities care about happiness?

08:06 - How can happiness be measured?

11:39 - What is the impact of technology on happiness?

17:54 - What is the "currency of happiness"?

21:03 - How do the Happiness Research Institute works with cities?

25:10 - How do they work with the private sector?

30:13 - Hot Take of the Day: an opinion from our guest that is slightly controversial or debated

33:24 - Ending Question: To you, what is a Smart City?

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