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“Being too happy is bad for you. 8 on 1 10-scale is just right. Eg. cancer patients are more likely to survive if they're at an 8 instead of 9 or 10.”

Quote by Ed Diener

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Ed Diener
Ed Diener

Ed Diener, born in 1946 in the United States, is a renowned psychologist. His research focuses on well-being, positive psychology, and cross-cultural psychology. Diener is known for his work on subjective well-being, where he proposed three dimensions of well-being: positive emotions, negative emotions, and life satisfaction. more

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