Years ago I read this review on a new book at the time, The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50 by Jonathan Rauch. The book explores the phenomenon of a "U-shaped" trajectory in life satisfaction. Drawing on extensive research, Rauch reveals that happiness often declines from our 20s into our 40s, reaching a low point in midlife, before rising again in our 50s and beyond. This pattern, observed across various cultures and demographics, suggests that the midlife slump is a natural phase rather than a crisis. When I read the review I remember thinking, sweet! I have something to look forward to in a few years.

"Okay, here's the scenario. You are a crew member on a starship."
"Cool."
"Space travel is slow, you'll be stuck with your crewmates a long time."
"So we must get along."
"Yes. Communicate, listen, share limited resources."
"I can do that. What's the starship called?"
"Earth."

Dans 250 millions d'années, l'humanité aura enfin trouvé un moyen de voyager entre les planètes, ou se éteinte.
On serait à 1 120 ppm, sans les émissions anthropiques.
Le soleil serait 2.5% plus lumineux.
L'air excéderait 40°C.

Even if this conclusion can be argued du to the lack of parameters:

The study sums up its finding on “pleasurable hugs” thus: “We advise using a five-second criss-cross hug to model a familiar and pleasant type of experience.”

The hug is considered the most pleasant between 5 to 10 seconds.

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