Book Series
Happy by Science
Happy by Science is an evolving series that examines the scientific foundations of happiness and well-being. Book One draws from over a thousand academic sources to clarify what happiness truly is, weaving together historical perspectives, philosophical debates, and contemporary research. Book Two focuses on wellness as a dynamic, multifaceted concept, illustrating how physical, mental, social, and spiritual dimensions intersect. Book Three explores flow, the “optimal experience” popularized by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, explaining how matching challenge and skill can foster meaningful engagement and personal growth.
Future volumes will continue to broaden our understanding of what it takes to live a truly flourishing life—offering research-based insights grounded in rigorous academic inquiry.
Aleksandr Michelson, PhD
Aleksandr Michelson holds a PhD in Economics with a specialization in Business. His work focuses on a key question: What drives well-being—at individual, organizational, and societal levels?
With years of applied research for policy-making, he has explored fields such as entrepreneurship, social policy, employment, education, culture, and health. His insights have helped shape public policies and organizational strategies, combining research from economics, social sciences, and real-world practice.
In Happy by Science, Michelson applies this multidisciplinary perspective to one of life's most essential questions—what is happiness, and how can we understand it through science?
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