Happyholism in Academe

By LAWRENCE DOUGLAS and ALEXANDER GEORGE

Deconstructing a serious issue

Dear Academic Happiness Consultant, I don't really know how to put this, but I'm always happy. Not sometimes, not most of the time — always. I don't see any problem with this, but my friends tell me I'm missing something. Are they right?

— Mr. Happy

Dear Mr. H.,

Yes, your friends are right — indeed, given what you say about yourself, we're surprised you have any friends at

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