HAPPINESS: The Secret of Scandinavian Happiness
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0:00 - Journey to Denmark
2:30 - The World’s Happiest Man - Meik Wiking
3:55 - Happiest Country Rankings
4:59 - Hygge and Other Secrets of Danish Happiness
7:54 - A Second Opinion - Helen Russell
9:51 - High Taxes and Trust
12:19 - Downsides and Upsides
13:31 - A Different Kind of Happiness
15:10 - Legoland Reflections
18:23 - Credits
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I am 42 years old and until today I didn't know that Finland was not part of Scandinavia. Guess that B- in Geography was well-earned after all. Thank you TH-cam commenters for setting me straight and apologies to the Finns and Scandinavians for my American ignorance.
I’m Scandinavian and I get this wrong all the time
I'm Finnish and I did not know this, so thank you for teaching me something new! I always think of Nordic and Scandanavian as the same thing.
finland being part of scandinavia is very ambigious even they themselves dont know it
I immediately went to see the comments after you said Scandinavia and Finland in a sentence. 😂
No worries :)
It’s a wonderful example of circumstances that made Scandinavia such a place for security and prosperity. But an interesting thing is, that when you achieve such a Maslowian state of self realization, some weird things happen. Firstly, those who do not experience the safety and happiness, feels far more excluded, those who don’t have great social skills become far more isolated, and the families that do not have resources become taboo. So while we in Denmark have great average feeling of happiness, we have outsiders that feel a disproportionate degree of not fitting in. It’s one of those complex challenges of a homogeneous society. Again if you live in one of the wealthiest, happiest, most secure places in the world, how dare you to not be satisfied, take responsibility and do better?
Meik Wiking has a very interesting TEDx talk about the dark side of happiness.
Basically its harder being unhappy in a place where most people are happy.
I recommend it. The talk that is, not being unhappy.
as someone who is greatly struggling at finding my happiness, these videos are not only great bumpers to steer me in the right direction, but they are wonderfully produced and filmed. thank you!
I just wanted to say that I feel the same way. I believe that life is a constant game of finding the hapinnes and I really hope that you find your happines in your day to day life.
Well I’ll tell you one thing, the more you focus on yourself and your happiness the less it’ll come by. If you focus outward on things you can actually control, the more the happiness and fulfillment will probably just come, because it comes from your life working, not from in your head
And the guy actually hits the target pretty well.
Happiness comes at a cost to society, & Denmark is willing to pay it. I find the level of trust in the wider society so striking & beautiful.
What cost to society exactly?
The cost of the safety nets--universal healthcare, free education, & the most generous maternity/paternity leave on the planet. Thats just from the video; Denmark also has a massive rail network that runs 24/7 & is ranked highly in reliability and customer satisfaction, and pedestrian-centric city design to boot. Their public institutions are well funded & can thereby act as a safety net for folks who want to take risks with their careers, have children, or simply grow old.
@@lostleviathan2352 I'm not a specialist, but I feel there is a bit of debate for economists to be had over this. After all, "pedestrian-centric" cities cost less, not more, to maintain than car centric centies (see Strong Town and Not Just Bike about this). On a similar matter, the US spend more % of it's GDP than most of Europe for a worst quality of care. My point is simply that the cost you mention seem to me to mostly be a matter of choice and method, a political one, over what the revenues of society are spent, and how.
Sharing is caring. Sharing leads to happiness.
@@comtepseudonyme2144 sure sure, but to prioritize pedestrians by modifying existing infrastructure that prioritizes cars is quite expensive, and I believe that's what Denmark has done.
To your point about the US healtcare system, absolutely, inefficiently allocating resources is a detriment to happiness. I'm sure it contributes to degrading trust in the US, where less than 2 in 10 citizens think the Federal government will do what is right "just about always" or "most of the time" (down from 7.5/10 in 1958) according to the Pew Research Center.
I live in Denmark, I benefit greatly from the system supporting us! We live the American dream here in Denmark, here you can truly become whatever you want no matter who you are. The freedom and security makes life easy! (Maybe to easy)
The one thing Dane’s need in my opinion is to see Casey and your film “make it count”, when I watched it the first time 12 years ago I found the missing piece in the puzzle, in Denmark you tend to become to comfortable and end up missing out, if you sprinkle a bit off make it count in your life we would be number 1 again!
Great video! Come and visit Ærø next time and your mind will be blown
Please continue making videos. Even beyond the happiness series. Great storytelling, Max!!
11:12 actually the bike is locked, just not to the wall.. otherwise a very well researched and interesting video
A finn here! I feel like its not about how much you earn or how successful youre, but how little you need to worry. Safety, willingness to help, paid sick leave, affordable housing, free education and healthcare, all those things and more that help you get back up when youre down. Some people here dont understand it and appreciate it, but i most people are fine with paying high tax to not be kicked deeper to the ground when losing their job etc.
This is a wonderful video, and although I dont live in a happy country, it helps me reflect on steering towards the right direction. Thanks for making this!
i'm a dane and i was asking myself this question a lot through out my life and I think you pretty much hit the core of it... your deep dive gave me watery eyes! thx
the lego b-roll flex in the end killed me. much love!
I really enjoyed this new series so far Max! However, in this video I think you’re missing the one thing that is central to the Scandinavian welfare model; a high degree of vertical redistribution. In other words, the more you earn, the more taxes you pay. This creates a high level of economic equality, and ensures social and financial support for all layers of society, which is highly beneficial for the happiness of all citizens, regardless of income level. ‘The Spirit Level’ is an amazing book if you want to know more about this topic.
My country also has progressive tax and it’s still awfull here.😂
Holy shit.
Your documentary finally made me understand the meaning of "Les jours heureux". In the 30's and after the 2nd World War, in France one of the great themes and leitmotives of the left and unions was to build a society in which the happy days were possible. How did they do it ? With building the welfare state on the ruins of the Second World War. Free Healthcare, job security, paid leave, strong public services...
It's all being dismantled in the latter years, due to the neoliberal tendencies of the current political landscape, but it still somewhat exist.
Dude, I loved this. Thank you for diving into this series 🙏
I love the shots of Max running around with his thick mantle and documentary camera gear like he’s on an “Aarhus Safari”
As an immigrant living in Sweden, I can confirm 2 things: the achievable happiness and the outdoor babies madness ❤ 👶🏻.
Great doc, Max. Love the series!
Thank you for your work, Max. Visuals and storytelling are stunning! The true gem of TH-cam that needed to be made.
Thanks Max. Your storytelling is therapeutical and very deep. Although you produce less content, but it’s worth to wait. Thank you man.
Appreciate that.
Thank you for another amazing video! I'm really enjoying this series!
I'm so glad to see you get back on a new project again! Your Bookstores video has been one of my favorites ever on the platform, both as a viewer and a creator to learn from, how it manages to be a personal journey, an informative documentary, and an engaging vlog all at the same time is nothing short of brilliant, and I hope to apply all those things in my own work.
I'll be following and sharing this series as it goes, certainly can't wait for the cumulative 2-hour long cut in the end which really ties in all these things together cohesively! Would be fun to see how the idea of happiness in science, culture, literature, western philosophy, buddhism, etc. all combine and coalesce into each other by the end.
Once again, great take. Enjoying this journey thoroughly.
Great video Max, please never stop doing what you do. Love from Brazil!
This is an amazing documentary @Max! have been always a fan since the days of casey vlogs. Keep surprising us with your best story telling !
Glad YT recommended me this. It took me a bit but then I recalled seeing him in Casey's vlogs. Superb storytelling from Max!
This feels nice , love it
I really loved the reflections part, where the images and the words matched so precisely.
Love your style - it really resonates with me.
Happiness is living in a time where you can watch such art (creation that evokes Emotional alchemy) for free across the other end of the world. Thank You! Max for doing what you do!!!
11:10 "None of them are locked" *touches a clearly locked bike* XD
Thank you for the creation you brought, I enjoyed every moment of the documentary, it made me look at some possible mends and shifts of mindsets, and it broils down to this idea: Perhaps happiness is like Lego. It's definitely one way to have only the big chunks (the fixated, and limited ideation about happiness that is bounded by material and superficial success), when we have them, we can combine them really fast at the loss of our personal touch. It tends to limit our flexibility to change forms (because it simply won't do) and in times of discomfort, it ends up being bulky for us to carry.
On the other hand, there is this possibility that it can also be many pieces of small chunks, the interchangeable pieces that allow imagination, creativity and dynamics to flow as freely and boundless as possible. And each time when we collect one small chunk, it has the potential to allow a new perspective of what our very version of happiness might form into, perhaps a larger, ever-evolving depiction of happiness.
I wish everyone who came through this documentary brought something home, stay healthy!
Always revelatory, entertaining and so satisfying. Love this series.
Max, your content is awesome man! Thank you for being you!
It is amazing the levels of happiness and real contentment you can reach when the Estate plays the role they are supposed to. In so many parts of the world greed and corruption have condemned millions to spend their lives struggling to pay bills - let alone others without even access to clean water. We spend our lives feeling inadequate and insufficient, mirroring ourselves to advertisement and produced imagesof happiness created to generate consumption, and not getting even close to having a chance in questioning ourselves about our real needs and potentials. Millions die without it, others live pursuing to become the filtered static image that was pushed to them... Happiness might be developing a different look on life, not searching outside, but removing filters applied on our vision from within...Thank YOU Max for this inspiring series ;) Cheers!
Beautifully put together.
Beautiful work, Max, you are one of my favorite youtubers 🌞
I am from Lithuania, and while Lithuania is only number 19 in the list of the happiest countries, I have to highlight that it provides 2 years of maternity/paternity leave! 🔥
Fascinating insights into the roots of Scandinavian happiness, particularly the blend of social support and work-life balance in Denmark. It's a powerful reminder of how societal frameworks can profoundly influence personal well-being and community health. 🌟
It's hard to describe anything succinctly, here you have, thank you, great job.
Max, you should be happy just because you create these incredible good documentaries! Thanks for that.
Very nice, really enjoying this series so far
4:11 Let's make something clear. Scandinavia consists of the three countries, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. On the other hand, the Nordic countries consist of the Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Norway, and Sweden) as well as Finland, Iceland, Åland, Faroe Islands, and Greenland. It can't be that hard. And i'm not hating on anyone and trying to correct, i'm trying to educate.
That being said, this documentary is really well made and it is just excellent!
Absolutely love this series. ❤
This is one of the most interesting videos ever uploaded on the internet !
Glad TH-cam recommended this video. Really appreacite you for making this deep dive into how happiness IS possible without material possession or constant pursue of achievements. The world should take notes from the Danes.
Bravo Max 👏👏👏
And thank you 🙏
This video series are phenomenal😄
you are brilliant max. Please never stop!
Beautifully made!
Finland is not a Scandinavian country, although it is part of Fennoscandia. Common misconception.
Great video. A very nice new perspective to reflect on
This series is beautiful
I really enjoyed your video, thank you :)
We can't wait until life isn't hard anymore, before you decide to be happy.
As an extrovert I need to live in a place with people who are more so that outgoing style of happiness, I've been to Sweden and Denmark and as an Australian I find the people there a bit dull and flat, it's like everyone's afraid to embarrass themselves and just have a mad time, I think in Scandinavia the word happiness means something more like contentment, where as in the anglosphere happiness is more associated with fun, I personally enjoy pursuing a dream more than just being content with what I have and I like competition, I think the important thing with ambition however is to remember that you should be enjoining the journey, I do believe Australians are a lot happier than Scandinavians on average, mainly because of the weather and because Australians don't take life as serious
I’ve got my drink, I’ve got my snack. I’m ready to watch!
Great video! Love that outro
Danish happiness is more akin to contentment than the typical american understanding of happiness. Living in Aarhus without worrying about being able to pay bills or health, is a very privileged life. That doesn't mean there isn't lots of problems and room for improvement, but I can't deny that it's a privileged life.
I moved to Denmark two and a half years ago and it is the best decision I've ever made
Happiness is curling up and watching a Max Joseph video about happiness
the bike at 11:10 is locked Max:) - If you look at the rear wheel there is a blue "circle" lock which hinders the rear wheel from rotating
series is probably done (production finished) but i think it might be interesting in the context of "happiness as contentment" to get perspective of people in the nordics in tech or capitalists, of which there also are many, who are trying to invest in or grow big business, in a very silicon valley way: how do they view the nordic version of happiness? what motivates them? do they have dissonance? how do they resolve? this is a demo whose perspective i'd be most interested in hearing.
Excellent documentary. Loved it. Now come to Cuba or Venezuela and ask people about happiness!
On it
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I am from Venezuela, if you ever need to go. Let me know. Xxx
Come to Portugal and see us hide our depression 😂
Watching this while depressed single and drunk on jagermeister
Just got back from Norway and Sweden two days ago and the first thing people wanna know is “were the people really that happy?” I’m curious to see what Max has found through his research 🧐
What did you see
Here for newsdaddy!
The title now is "Is Scandinavian Happiness For Real?"
but it should be "HAPPINESS: Is Scandinavian Happiness For Real?"
let's set the stage - the report is commissioned by the UN - that says it all... how can you imaging having anything relevant then.. seriously .. that being said Happiness is such a personal thing I believe. We all have our own definition of happiness.
Ok, nobody ever asked WHY happiness was suddenly associated with this country ? this system ? I've been living here in Copenhagen for three years and all I see is a society who is deeply traumatised .. by what ? I don't know.. of course .. cosmetically it's perfection, nice families, hygge and so on but underneath all this.... I witnessed my landlady who is a very respectable person having panic attacks out of nowhere and then leave the house with a forced smile. Then another young woman absolutely perfect on the outside with the usual smile on her face spilling her sadness about her personal family story on SoMe out of nowhere.. and so many more stories I could go on.. no. There's no happiness in this country - beautiful family stories ? maybe ... not to mention racism ... there's comfort but a comfort that kills any spark of real life hence maybe the alcoholism going on since ... ok it's part of the culture I get it - but hey what an excuse ... coming from another European country I was sold the incredibly happy Scandi dream like anyone else... when you have eyes to see and heart to feel you get something else ... I am tired of this BS marketing around happiness in DK because that 's all that is ... marketing, surface level ... to make sure you really forget about what's important - real life.
you should upload weekly
great content
Quality content takes time 😅
Wow, I’m Japanese living in Tokyo and up until this movie I didn’t realize I was paying as high taxes as Denmark…yet the happiness level is wayyyy lower in my country.
Really interesting
If I knew I was only the SECOND happiest country, oh boy it would burn me up inside every second of the day
You caught the happiest danish celebrity on camera (15:45) is Francis Cardenau
Cold weather > Hot weather - from someone living in the southeastern U.S.
best video on danish happiness so far o/ though i think you should have interviewed some miserable people too lmao
gorg vid
The income taxes for Finland, Denmark and Japan around 10:15 are off
Love the series !! But why does everyone look like they come from the Simpsons?
Funny to think about that 1/10 Danish person who is unhappily paying taxes
This is going to sound as a hate comment but it's not lol - the docu is so much better because of the semi depressed sounding voice over haha. Great watch, thank you!
English learner here
Does anyone know what's the word "reektus green" here 14:20
I think she said, "rictus grin". We generally think of that as an exaggerated, fake smile that is lots of teeth but no real joy behind it.
But in the last video you showed us that Sri Lanka was high in mental health score. what's up with that?
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From the news guy
Nordic model also has a very high level of loneliness epidemic as well as suicide rate
That Nordic countries have a high suicide rate is not really the case anymore. It hasn't been the case for the past 20-30 years.
This idea was created by Bhutan, gdh instead of gdp. You shold visit Bhutan.
Social security and spending are the root cause of their happyness. Also not labeling it instantly as communism goes a long way.
I am not familiar with the Dannish political landscape, but at least in France, the political parties that argue for this kind of thing are on the left. See the wiki page for Ambroise Croizat, the communist minister that put the Sécurité Sociale in place as an example.
That rethoric in Europe is imported from the USA but change communism with socialism and my useless government doesn’t help do to their knowingly incompetence, still most don’t mind the taxes but that we aren’t getting what we should be getting from them
can i translate hygge into 小確幸
Italians are the happiest ppl on the planet, especially in Napoli (Naples)
Hi
All the bikes are locked, they are just not chained.
might have to move soon
You know, maybe, MAYBE, the problem with happiness is capitalism and it's anxiety, hurry, insecurity, pressure...
Cap-wearing diesel truck-driving Americans despise the Scandinavian society because it doesn't promote the cynical individualism people in the states love.
The USA has been cursed by Ayn Rand.
They are quite individualistic up there and introverted but they are wealthy on average and have better safety nets than even eu country so that helps.
They leave home at 18 , in my country we leave at 33 and some continue to really on financial support from parents.
11:35 Please don't leave your babies alone, even when sleeping. Once they wake up they will become traumatised and scared from not being around anyone they recognise.
You know who use to have that kind of world view?
The native people in all America. Check what the philosopher from the aztec and mayas has to says about community and happiness.
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i wish to God that this video is watched as many people who do watch the timepass Mr beast
For the algorithm
fine, i'll be the Finn to say it. Finland is a Nordic country - not part of Scandinavia.
In the interview part it would have been more interesting in taking an immigrant person from a minority background: black, indian, muslim, latino or hispanic, not a British person. They would have given you a more detailed and honest version of what is really life there if you are not danish.
I would presume this a language issue. Also, she had published a book on the subject and thus might have been more availabe ? I do agree with you though. How does Danish prisons do for exemple ?
Please do a video on how to dissociate ourself worth with the rat race.
finland is not in scandinavia
Among countries outside of Scandinavia, and perhaps especially in English-speaking countries, Scandinavia is sometimes imprecisely used synonymously with the Nordic countries, that is, in addition to Scandinavia, Finland and Iceland are also included.
They are wealthy, have good safety nets, enjoy individualism because they are wealthy and the sad people k1lled themselves.
My opinion from Southern Europe.