Alumni Progress Club: Why we are not happier
Part of the personal development lecture series from the Alumni Progress Club
Why does criticism linger longer than a compliment? Why do we imagine countless future doomsday scenarios? Why do we so easily fall prey to stress, depression, impulsivity, addiction and jealousy? Why aren’t we happier – even when we have every reason to be?
All these questions have the same answer: genetic programming. But happiness is possible. Join this lecture to learn how to take your destiny into your own hands.
Natural selection hasn’t led to us being permanently happy. Instead, it has burdened us with chronic dissatisfaction and endless worrying.
But this doesn’t mean we can’t change things. Philosopher of science Michael Vlerick shows you how to take charge of your happiness. He translates ancient insights and practices – from Buddhism to Stoicism – into a concrete plan, focusing on the power of meditation and modern breakthroughs in the science of happiness.
This event is one of ten personal development lectures hosted by the Alumni Progress Club.
Programme
- 7pm: Welcome
- 7.30 - 9.30pm: Lecture
- 9.30 - 10.30pm: Networking and drinks
Speaker
Michael Vlerick
Assistant Professor Philosophy of Science, Tilburg University
Michael wants society to be happier – so he applies evolutionary theory to key philosophical domains.
Practical information
One event
- Vlerick students or recent graduates (after 2019): free
- Vlerick Alumni: €39
- Third parties: €99
Want to attend at least five events? You’ll save money by registering for the entire series.
Series of 10 lectures
- Vlerick students or recent graduates (after 2019): free
- Vlerick Alumni: €195
- Third parties: €495
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