Statistician Nic Marks asks why we measure a nation’s success by its productivity — instead of by the happiness and well-being of its people. He introduces the Happy Planet Index, which tracks national well-being against resource use (because a happy life doesn’t have to cost the earth). Which countries rank highest in the HPI? You might be surprised. This talk ties in well with the Transition Movement. A recommended watch.

See the TED Talk at:

http://www.ted.com/talks/nic_marks_the_happy_planet_index.html