Ep 157: Do Pets and Religion Make You Happier?
b'You hear a lot these days about how pets make us happy. \\xa0This is called the "pet effect". \\xa0But is it so? \\xa0The answer appears to be a qualified yes. \\xa0But in what ways do pets make us happy? \\xa0How strong is their effect on our lives? \\xa0Also, how about religion? \\xa0We also hear that religious people are happier, but is this true everywhere in the US or everywhere in the world? \\xa0Why does religion make us happy and in what societies are people likely to benefit from this "religion effect"? \\xa0Finally, some helpful advice on getting into grad school.'