1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Samuel Dupret, Research Manager at the Happier Lives Institute, discusses why improving wellbeing in global development can be a highly effective career choice, and why using evidence-based research to measure impact is key. He also talks about how pursuing a career in this field can lead to both personal fulfillment and global impact. 🔗 *Links/Transcript* All Links: https://www.christiansforimpact.org/episodes/samuel-dupret Samuel's Org: https://www.happierlivesinstitute.org/ World Happiness Report: https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2025/giving-to-others-how-to-convert-your-money-into-greater-happiness-for-others/ ⏳ *Topics* 00:00 – Intro 02:30 – Does Money Actually Buy Happiness? 04:50 – The Science of Measuring Happiness: Meet the &quot;Welby&quot; 21:20 – Should Christians Care About Happiness—or Embrace Misery? 34:20 – The World's Best (and Worst) Charities for Your Dollar 43:20 – Critiques of Measuring Happiness (HLI's Methodology Under Fire) 44:20 – Can We Really Compare Happiness Across Cultures? 47:20 – Spillovers: Is Happiness Contagious? 48:50 – GiveWell vs. Happier Lives Institute: Who's Right? 52:10 – Are Happiness Units Really Created Equal? 56:20 – What Did Jesus Mean by &quot;Blessed Are the Poor&quot;? &amp;nbsp;58:05 – Does Measuring Happiness Mean Some Lives Are Worth More? 1:02:50 – Why Christians Might View Happiness Differently 1:05:05 – Careers That Actually Make the World Happier &amp;nbsp;1:07:40 – Why &quot;Follow Your Passion&quot; Is Terrible Advice Christians for Impact https://www.christiansforimpact.org/episodes <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/36056910/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/186785675