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Love and work are crucial for human happiness because, when done well, they draw us out of ourselves and into connection with people and projects beyond ourselves. Happiness comes from getting these connections right.

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Jonathan Haidt
Age: 60
Born: 1963
Born: October 19
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New York City
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