# 'TOTAL GRIFTER!' Arthur C. Brooks On Andrew Tate & Whether Money Can Buy Happiness

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Published: 2026-07-01T19:00:00+00:00
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Piers Morgan speaks to Harvard professor, social scientist, and No.1 New York Times bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks about the science of human happiness. Arthur’s latest book is called 'The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness' and together with Piers he explores relationships in the digital age, the effect of influencers like Andrew Tate and whether money really can can buy happiness... 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Arthur C. Brooks interview begins 01:51 Arthur on the science of human happiness 04:25 Piers and Arthur discuss their views on death and the afterlife 07:25 How can young people find happiness in an age of smartphones? 10:34 Why are younger generations going through a ‘sex depression’? 13:96 Can money make us happy? 17:25 The importance of resilience 18:55 Steven Bartlett’s controversial ‘glass of wine’ comments 21:11 ‘Grifters’ and content farmers in the happiness space 24:04 Piers asks Arthur: “How happy are you?” 25:51 Arthur on why he does not drink 27:20 Piers Morgan on the real route to HIS happiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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