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Mar 2025
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We Should Rethink Government Goals: Engl...

Hilary Platt
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Did you know that one small country measures its success not by wealth, but by the happiness of its people? Welcome to Adept English, the podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7ixeOS7ezPTZSaISIx2TTw where we help you learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ English through fascinating real-world stories. Today, we’re discussing a unique model of government from Bhutan—a country that prioritises Gross National Happiness over GDP. Along the way, you’ll pick up essential vocabulary for discussing politics, economics, and cultural values in English.


Now, I’ll be honest—when I first heard about Bhutan’s approach, I was sceptical. I mean, can happiness really be measured? But as I learned more, I realised there’s something truly inspiring about a government that puts its people’s well-being first. And that’s what we’ll explore today: how Bhutan’s Buddhist principles and nine domains of happiness are shaping its policies—and what we can learn from them.


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