A researcher has found that people who are politically active are happier than disengaged citizens who can’t name the Vice-President. Protesters are more optimistic and socially connected. And there is some evidence that it isn’t just an association; that getting people to think like activists makes score higher on “vitality.” Aristotle apparently stated the same thing, although it’s not likely he did a controlled experiment. Personally, I think at a certain point there are diminishing returns.
Ellen Andrews
