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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 1 MIN

Bhutan's GNH and the Challenge of the Smartphone Age

from *“Yesterday, I Went to Mars ♡”* · host MakotowillOlympusMons

On today's episode, we look to the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan to explore a modern question about happiness. We discuss its famous philosophy of "Gross National Happiness," traditionally built on the idea of "not comparing" oneself to others, and how the arrival of the smartphone is challenging that ideal. It's a calm reflection on the search for contentment in a hyper-connected world.

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