Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness - it\u2019s a phrase we\u2019ve all heard. But do we really know what Thomas Jefferson meant by that? For that matter, did Jefferson place a period or comma after happiness? In this episode, Peter, Ed and Brian begin by exploring Jefferson\u2019s intent with his choice of punctuation. Along the way, they will consider how Americans have defined success, prosperity and contentment. They\u2019ll also look at the many ways we\u2019ve pursued happiness, and learn if history squares with our lofty goals. \n
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