I am 42 years old and until today I didn't know that Finland was not part of Scandinavia. Guess that B- in Geography was well-earned after all. Thank you KZitem commenters for setting me straight and apologies to the Finns and Scandinavians for my American ignorance.
@MrMaclovin
4 ай бұрын
I’m Scandinavian and I get this wrong all the time
@Korvanick
4 ай бұрын
I'm Finnish and I did not know this, so thank you for teaching me something new! I always think of Nordic and Scandanavian as the same thing.
@kerimalpaltuncu97
4 ай бұрын
finland being part of scandinavia is very ambigious even they themselves dont know it
@charmaine8261
3 ай бұрын
I immediately went to see the comments after you said Scandinavia and Finland in a sentence. 😂
@dengamleidiot
3 ай бұрын
No worries :)
@xjokunen
4 ай бұрын
A finn here! I feel like its not about how much you earn or how successful youre, but how little you need to worry. Safety, willingness to help, paid sick leave, affordable housing, free education and healthcare, all those things and more that help you get back up when youre down. Some people here dont understand it and appreciate it, but i most people are fine with paying high tax to not be kicked deeper to the ground when losing their job etc.
@Emiliapocalypse
2 ай бұрын
@@delaslightyes maybe where you’re from taught you this insecurity, because the original commenter doesn’t feel this innate anxiety to grow constants because his society didn’t teach him to be that way. Maybe.
@xjokunen
2 ай бұрын
@@Emiliapocalypse Exactly this. Of course I want to grow and be successful career-wise too. But I don't need luxury yacht to be happy and I can settle for less, because I know it means I don't need to worry about failure so much. Success for me, and I think for many Finns, is not Ferrari, but more like a new BMW :D
@stevenponte6655
2 ай бұрын
@@delaslightwouldn’t that mean that all successful people are happy?
@EA-ck4so
Ай бұрын
@delaslight It may be true if it is you who define what success means for you. It is untrue if it is the society who defines it for you.
@TheBookofDaniel
Ай бұрын
A swede here, 100% agree with you. Social safety and support truely create opportunities and courage to try out things because there’s no fear of failing, at least in the manner that you would socially and financially hit rock bottom if you did. People in true capitalist societies (i.e. where every single thing from healthcare to prisons are part of a capital profit calculation) often think that competition breeds success, but I’d say social saftey is what truely drives opportunities and creativity, and therefore success. Too bad Sweden has screwed up our social system over the last couple of decades, and look at us now with a xenophobic party running our capitalist government 🤦🏼♂️
@LavenderSpell111
2 ай бұрын
Its called "contentment", not happiness. Its what happens when the burning urge to improve your situation relaxes into the true security of trust and long term stability of an entire society. Its no wonder Americans are baffeled by this concept, because we don't have that here, at all.
@lostleviathan2352
4 ай бұрын
Happiness comes at a cost to society, & Denmark is willing to pay it. I find the level of trust in the wider society so striking & beautiful.
@schraderclemens6122
4 ай бұрын
What cost to society exactly?
@lostleviathan2352
4 ай бұрын
The cost of the safety nets--universal healthcare, free education, & the most generous maternity/paternity leave on the planet. Thats just from the video; Denmark also has a massive rail network that runs 24/7 & is ranked highly in reliability and customer satisfaction, and pedestrian-centric city design to boot. Their public institutions are well funded & can thereby act as a safety net for folks who want to take risks with their careers, have children, or simply grow old.
@comtepseudonyme2144
4 ай бұрын
@@lostleviathan2352 I'm not a specialist, but I feel there is a bit of debate for economists to be had over this. After all, "pedestrian-centric" cities cost less, not more, to maintain than car centric centies (see Strong Town and Not Just Bike about this). On a similar matter, the US spend more % of it's GDP than most of Europe for a worst quality of care. My point is simply that the cost you mention seem to me to mostly be a matter of choice and method, a political one, over what the revenues of society are spent, and how.
@Jmdeleeuw-
4 ай бұрын
Sharing is caring. Sharing leads to happiness.
@lostleviathan2352
4 ай бұрын
@@comtepseudonyme2144 sure sure, but to prioritize pedestrians by modifying existing infrastructure that prioritizes cars is quite expensive, and I believe that's what Denmark has done. To your point about the US healtcare system, absolutely, inefficiently allocating resources is a detriment to happiness. I'm sure it contributes to degrading trust in the US, where less than 2 in 10 citizens think the Federal government will do what is right "just about always" or "most of the time" (down from 7.5/10 in 1958) according to the Pew Research Center.
@cherylcarlson3315
2 ай бұрын
Went on this quest in 1989. Learned happiness is youth hostels, bakeries, museums and nature in ways not in US. It was the grace of someone putting another blanket on me one night,the innkeeper who wrote in Danish phrases I needed that first day,the museum in Sweden that didn't rush me out,the Finn who went to church with me in Sweden grumbling I just made his mom happy because he was certain I couldn't manage the Lutheran service...raised swedish Lutheran in US. For me happiness is grace, given and taken. That trip was pivotal for me
@trevorwelsh
4 ай бұрын
as someone who is greatly struggling at finding my happiness, these videos are not only great bumpers to steer me in the right direction, but they are wonderfully produced and filmed. thank you!
@lucia.schustermir
4 ай бұрын
I just wanted to say that I feel the same way. I believe that life is a constant game of finding the hapinnes and I really hope that you find your happines in your day to day life.
@JonahNelson7
3 ай бұрын
Well I’ll tell you one thing, the more you focus on yourself and your happiness the less it’ll come by. If you focus outward on things you can actually control, the more the happiness and fulfillment will probably just come, because it comes from your life working, not from in your head
@Valjean666dk
3 ай бұрын
And the guy actually hits the target pretty well.
@wendywoohaslam485
3 ай бұрын
I also highly recommend Action for Happiness courses as well. I am half-way through their online 'Happiness Habits' course and it's research-based and very inspirational. Plus it's 'pay what you can' so pretty accessible as well!
@citygirlingraham
2 ай бұрын
Yes, actually, I believe that happiness and contentment is a learned skill. In the USA, we fail miserably at this for a mass variety of reasons. I’m 59 and female, divorced low paying job BUT the bell came on when I was in my 30’s, I can’t BUY happiness with possessions, outside relationships but I can build happiness in the small framework of my world. The outside world isn’t happy here, I need to build my own happiness, and I do that. Happiness is propagated by our own building blocks of our life.
@jillscheintal4600
Ай бұрын
Americans' constitution guarantees us the "pursuit of happiness." We're always in pursuit of it, chasing it, not relishing or feeling it or or being present with it.
@SmartJanitor
Күн бұрын
You're thinking of the Declaration of Independence.
@bluwtrgypsy
2 ай бұрын
Happiness is a choice and a mindset. It's not about what you have, or want, only what you need. Relationships are more important than "things" All my grandparents were from Norway and Sweden. We Americans just want, want, want and still aren't happy. Such a shame. I love a simple life and I'm happy and content with little. Blessings to all.
@elimpoulsen
4 ай бұрын
I live in Denmark, I benefit greatly from the system supporting us! We live the American dream here in Denmark, here you can truly become whatever you want no matter who you are. The freedom and security makes life easy! (Maybe to easy) The one thing Dane’s need in my opinion is to see Casey and your film “make it count”, when I watched it the first time 12 years ago I found the missing piece in the puzzle, in Denmark you tend to become to comfortable and end up missing out, if you sprinkle a bit off make it count in your life we would be number 1 again! Great video! Come and visit Ærø next time and your mind will be blown
@PatrickStypinsky
4 ай бұрын
It’s a wonderful example of circumstances that made Scandinavia such a place for security and prosperity. But an interesting thing is, that when you achieve such a Maslowian state of self realization, some weird things happen. Firstly, those who do not experience the safety and happiness, feels far more excluded, those who don’t have great social skills become far more isolated, and the families that do not have resources become taboo. So while we in Denmark have great average feeling of happiness, we have outsiders that feel a disproportionate degree of not fitting in. It’s one of those complex challenges of a homogeneous society. Again if you live in one of the wealthiest, happiest, most secure places in the world, how dare you to not be satisfied, take responsibility and do better?
@Valjean666dk
3 ай бұрын
Meik Wiking has a very interesting TEDx talk about the dark side of happiness. Basically its harder being unhappy in a place where most people are happy. I recommend it. The talk that is, not being unhappy.
@janneroppola_supersigma
2 ай бұрын
"According to our studies you are happy"
@carlosmarioidarragasepulve808
2 ай бұрын
Thanks. I am from Colombia, we don't trust in the State because the high levels of corruption. On the other hand, you mentioned the outsider, and remembered at Kaurismaki filmaker from Finland, his films show the loliness and poverty of the society. Here in Colombia most of the people smiles, but doesn't mean happiness. It's weird.
@carlosmarioidarragasepulve808
2 ай бұрын
Thanks. I am from Colombia, we don't trust in the State because the high levels of corruption. On the other hand, you mentioned the outsider, and remembered at Kaurismaki filmaker from Finland, his films show the loliness and poverty of the society. Here in Colombia most of the people smiles, but doesn't mean happiness. It's weird.
@johanswede8200
2 ай бұрын
You could move to a a shitty country...but you won't...
@MrChrisromero3
4 ай бұрын
Please continue making videos. Even beyond the happiness series. Great storytelling, Max!!
@Renee1207
2 ай бұрын
Excellent! Happiness in Scandinavia seems like peace of mind knowing that there is real support for you if and when you need it. So many Americans stay in their high stress jobs that they dislike, just to keep good affordable health care.
@Emiliapocalypse
2 ай бұрын
Just to keep -good- -affordable- healthcare
@gwenritch
2 ай бұрын
Happiness for me is an inside job! No matter where you live on this planet
@KerbyMaca
Ай бұрын
i agree 🥰
@bindilove3899
2 ай бұрын
All in it together and everyone is going to help each other … I love that!
@TheLYagAmi
3 ай бұрын
If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a million times. Max, Oscar and Casey are the holy trinity of the short format documentary. No one does it better. Absolutely loved this.
@theisandersen614
4 ай бұрын
i'm a dane and i was asking myself this question a lot through out my life and I think you pretty much hit the core of it... your deep dive gave me watery eyes! thx
@mattabouttrails
2 ай бұрын
I'm top of the ladder, rung 11. Life is brilliant, with love from New Zealand 🇳🇿 ❤️ 😃
@woutvanheck7922
4 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this new series so far Max! However, in this video I think you’re missing the one thing that is central to the Scandinavian welfare model; a high degree of vertical redistribution. In other words, the more you earn, the more taxes you pay. This creates a high level of economic equality, and ensures social and financial support for all layers of society, which is highly beneficial for the happiness of all citizens, regardless of income level. ‘The Spirit Level’ is an amazing book if you want to know more about this topic.
@santostv.
3 ай бұрын
My country also has progressive tax and it’s still awfull here.😂
@SuperMerser
2 ай бұрын
As a Dane living in Copenhagen, I can completely relate to everything Helen said. Well explained. I agree with your conclusion Max, and then we just have to remember to enjoy the exclamation points of happiness when they appear in life 🇩🇰
@AbdallahBotan
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Max. Your storytelling is therapeutical and very deep. Although you produce less content, but it’s worth to wait. Thank you man.
@maxjosephdirector
4 ай бұрын
Appreciate that.
@kathynewkirk683
Ай бұрын
If you need to look outside of yourself for happiness, you missed it. Happiness is within, it is inherent. Just being in the moment with appreciation and gratitude…
@gabrielgrassmayrtoo
4 ай бұрын
I love the shots of Max running around with his thick mantle and documentary camera gear like he’s on an “Aarhus Safari”
@piccalillies
2 ай бұрын
Hygge is like a cultural hug. ❤😊
@fblas72
2 ай бұрын
I think we are mistaking happiness for fulfillment far too often. Happiness is when you buy that new house or car...or jeans or purse, or get a raise, or a promotion etc. And that usually lasts a few days...or maybe weeks before we start looking for the next dopamine rush. Fulfillment is when you know you have tapped into who you really want and need to be...and it doesn't usually come with an ear to ear grin. I also feel like the majority of Western Europeans value experiences (good friendships, travels, food etc.) more than material items.
@noahbieneck3968
3 ай бұрын
4:11 Let's make something clear. Scandinavia consists of the three countries, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. On the other hand, the Nordic countries consist of the Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Norway, and Sweden) as well as Finland, Iceland, Åland, Faroe Islands, and Greenland. It can't be that hard. And i'm not hating on anyone and trying to correct, i'm trying to educate. That being said, this documentary is really well made and it is just excellent!
@natalyaa4928
2 ай бұрын
Why is Finland excluded from Scandinavia?
@noahbieneck3968
2 ай бұрын
@@natalyaa4928 Finland is not part of Scandinavia because there are major cultural and linguistic differences. The Scandinavian languages are all part of the North Germanic language family, while Finnish is part of the Uralic language family. In addition, Finland is more influenced by Eastern currents than by Western and Scandinavian currents. Especially during Soviet times, when Finland was part of the Soviet Union. That said, Finland is at the same time as a nation characterized by the Scandinavian administrative model. However Finland is a part of The Fennoscandian Peninsula. It is a peninsula in Europe, which includes the Scandinavian and Kola Peninsulas, mainland Finland, and Karelia. Administratively, this largely includes the mainland of Finland, Norway and Sweden, as well as Murmansk Oblast, large parts of Karelia and parts of northern Leningrad Oblast in Russia. The name comes from the Latin words Fennia (Finland) and Scandia (Scandinavia). The term was first used by the Finnish geologist Wilhelm Ramsay in 1898.
@Booboonancy
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this clear explanation. You must be an educator.
@ucluanpham2992
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the series. Happiness is really a wide range to talk about. I really want to know more about competition, the difference between poorness and richness, laziness and hard- work.
@aldonanedurna2269
4 ай бұрын
Beautiful work, Max, you are one of my favorite youtubers 🌞 I am from Lithuania, and while Lithuania is only number 19 in the list of the happiest countries, I have to highlight that it provides 2 years of maternity/paternity leave! 🔥
@faiyazfatin
3 ай бұрын
Glad KZitem recommended this video. Really appreacite you for making this deep dive into how happiness IS possible without material possession or constant pursue of achievements. The world should take notes from the Danes.
@yatrayoga
4 ай бұрын
It is amazing the levels of happiness and real contentment you can reach when the Estate plays the role they are supposed to. In so many parts of the world greed and corruption have condemned millions to spend their lives struggling to pay bills - let alone others without even access to clean water. We spend our lives feeling inadequate and insufficient, mirroring ourselves to advertisement and produced imagesof happiness created to generate consumption, and not getting even close to having a chance in questioning ourselves about our real needs and potentials. Millions die without it, others live pursuing to become the filtered static image that was pushed to them... Happiness might be developing a different look on life, not searching outside, but removing filters applied on our vision from within...Thank YOU Max for this inspiring series ;) Cheers!
@lilafontenelle
Ай бұрын
Super nice view on Denmark! I have been living here for more than 3 years now and being originally Brazilian it took me quite some time to embrace the Danish happiness. It seemed to me too sterile and calm. With time, I came to appreciate the small things and having the mental peace to enjoy myself and my family even more
@doublespike8481
4 ай бұрын
11:12 actually the bike is locked, just not to the wall.. otherwise a very well researched and interesting video
@yamum
3 ай бұрын
Still, it’s able to be lifted!
@doublespike8481
3 ай бұрын
@@yamum well, any bike is, isnt it?
@yamum
3 ай бұрын
@@doublespike8481 Not that I know of, In Ireland at least and a lot of countries I’ve seen they’re locked to a bar or fence, otherwise they can be physically lifted and taken
@kathynewkirk683
Ай бұрын
That’s your takeaway, really….
@ab76254
2 ай бұрын
I think the word you're looking for isn't happiness but "well-being", which I think better conveys that more subtle version of feeling good and at peace that you might be looking for, especially the kind of broad feeling that covers different areas of life (family, friends, work, personal fulfillment, etc.)
@toomuchinformation
14 сағат бұрын
"That silent sense of content that everyone gets..." "Wake Up Alone" by Amy Winehouse.
@adityapadode
4 ай бұрын
Happiness is living in a time where you can watch such art (creation that evokes Emotional alchemy) for free across the other end of the world. Thank You! Max for doing what you do!!!
@laurawalker6431
5 күн бұрын
It’s about security! Everyone trusts that you’ll be supported no matter what because the government pays for your education, medical health, mental health, family support, and creating your own creativity.
@Raymando
3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad to see you get back on a new project again! Your Bookstores video has been one of my favorites ever on the platform, both as a viewer and a creator to learn from, how it manages to be a personal journey, an informative documentary, and an engaging vlog all at the same time is nothing short of brilliant, and I hope to apply all those things in my own work. I'll be following and sharing this series as it goes, certainly can't wait for the cumulative 2-hour long cut in the end which really ties in all these things together cohesively! Would be fun to see how the idea of happiness in science, culture, literature, western philosophy, buddhism, etc. all combine and coalesce into each other by the end.
@weirdtiger_private
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your work, Max. Visuals and storytelling are stunning! The true gem of KZitem that needed to be made.
@kentattwill5210
3 ай бұрын
As an extrovert I need to live in a place with people who are more so that outgoing style of happiness, I've been to Sweden and Denmark and as an Australian I find the people there a bit dull and flat, it's like everyone's afraid to embarrass themselves and just have a mad time, I think in Scandinavia the word happiness means something more like contentment, where as in the anglosphere happiness is more associated with fun, I personally enjoy pursuing a dream more than just being content with what I have and I like competition, I think the important thing with ambition however is to remember that you should be enjoining the journey, I do believe Australians are a lot happier than Scandinavians on average, mainly because of the weather and because Australians don't take life as serious
@michaelgeorgi4537
Ай бұрын
Totally agree. I am german living in Danmark for many years. Danish are dull and flat - there is totally missing enthusiasm in the whole country. They are most feeling like control freaks all .
@hararosco
11 күн бұрын
Hey, Max. I've been really stressed for a while and I was doom-scrolling and then the algorithm blessed me with your video. Usually, with these kinds of videos, I won't stay and finish the video. But this is the first video that I really watched from start to finish. Thank you for that wonderful video, Max!
@SuperBookdragon
Ай бұрын
A society that does not ignore large segments of their society is a healthy society
@saravinds1992
3 ай бұрын
This is a wonderful video, and although I dont live in a happy country, it helps me reflect on steering towards the right direction. Thanks for making this!
@NotPaesh
3 ай бұрын
11:10 "None of them are locked" *touches a clearly locked bike* XD
@kunexpected
2 ай бұрын
I dropped this video to my "watch later" list few weeks ago. This is a gem. Max always delivers gems. Thank you very much.
@looldrole
14 күн бұрын
Thanks, that was a wonderful video. I am born and raised in Rural Quebec ans felt very much like the Woman described Danemark “a place of trust”. I’ve now seing it Americanize and I have done so myself by moving to Toronto and Trust… well, is not the same thing. People cannot afford it, and are stress to make it as it is a winner takes it all. Even for the top 10% earners, it’s not easy as the housing barely allows you to live. Well. Thanks, i would appreciate more Dannish in my new home.
@khalilliwen
4 ай бұрын
This is an amazing documentary @Max! have been always a fan since the days of casey vlogs. Keep surprising us with your best story telling !
@faiyazfatin
3 ай бұрын
Glad YT recommended me this. It took me a bit but then I recalled seeing him in Casey's vlogs. Superb storytelling from Max!
@alicequayle4625
2 ай бұрын
Actually some really good insights here. This is better than I expected. Not gimmicky. Useful. Well done. 😊
@housemastergg
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for another amazing video! I'm really enjoying this series!
@ThisGuyAd.
2 ай бұрын
I moved to the west coast of Norway in 2012 when I was 20, and I can agree with this. Norway feels the same, If you let it.
@atomic_stories
4 ай бұрын
As an immigrant living in Sweden, I can confirm 2 things: the achievable happiness and the outdoor babies madness ❤ 👶🏻. Great doc, Max. Love the series!
@vitannah
8 күн бұрын
I love your unique way of rolling credits. Very neat and original
@comtepseudonyme2144
4 ай бұрын
Holy shit. Your documentary finally made me understand the meaning of "Les jours heureux". In the 30's and after the 2nd World War, in France one of the great themes and leitmotives of the left and unions was to build a society in which the happy days were possible. How did they do it ? With building the welfare state on the ruins of the Second World War. Free Healthcare, job security, paid leave, strong public services... It's all being dismantled in the latter years, due to the neoliberal tendencies of the current political landscape, but it still somewhat exist.
@fdelo1855
4 ай бұрын
Great video Max, please never stop doing what you do. Love from Brazil!
@jacklelandharrison
13 күн бұрын
Selecting the lego constructions at the end demonstrating the key tenants of Danish Happiness. Brilliant.
@lesleythrives
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the creation you brought, I enjoyed every moment of the documentary, it made me look at some possible mends and shifts of mindsets, and it broils down to this idea: Perhaps happiness is like Lego. It's definitely one way to have only the big chunks (the fixated, and limited ideation about happiness that is bounded by material and superficial success), when we have them, we can combine them really fast at the loss of our personal touch. It tends to limit our flexibility to change forms (because it simply won't do) and in times of discomfort, it ends up being bulky for us to carry. On the other hand, there is this possibility that it can also be many pieces of small chunks, the interchangeable pieces that allow imagination, creativity and dynamics to flow as freely and boundless as possible. And each time when we collect one small chunk, it has the potential to allow a new perspective of what our very version of happiness might form into, perhaps a larger, ever-evolving depiction of happiness. I wish everyone who came through this documentary brought something home, stay healthy!
@ryanmckenna2047
2 ай бұрын
If its all about relationships then its ironic that it is harder to make friends in Denmark but maybe it means those friendships are more meaningful when they do happen. What does everyone think?
@FernandoSchulman
4 ай бұрын
Max, you should be happy just because you create these incredible good documentaries! Thanks for that.
@ДеянВасилев-х2о
4 ай бұрын
Watching this while depressed single and drunk on jagermeister
@janrohrhofer8353
17 күн бұрын
Great job on the storytelling part - I simply love the the way of starting the story based on facts and finish with a very emotional based and feeling based approach but packed into that Legohotel setting! 😄 Awesome!!! 👏🏻
@sevun1
Ай бұрын
Such a great series!! Please do another one if you can! Love this topic and the flavor of happiness you discuss here (contentment vs. extreme search for "good" feelings ) is so poignant! Thank you!!
@JaySwanson
4 ай бұрын
Dude, I loved this. Thank you for diving into this series 🙏
@paddyblack7525
Ай бұрын
Contentment, joy, satisfaction, purpose. I think those are the four flavours of happiness, and I try to notice each one as it arises. Looks like the Danes have contentment figured out!
@allan-viana
4 ай бұрын
You know, maybe, MAYBE, the problem with happiness is capitalism and it's anxiety, hurry, insecurity, pressure...
@EcomCarl
4 ай бұрын
Fascinating insights into the roots of Scandinavian happiness, particularly the blend of social support and work-life balance in Denmark. It's a powerful reminder of how societal frameworks can profoundly influence personal well-being and community health. 🌟
@ec2402
2 ай бұрын
Well done video. I think it does capture some of the feeling of living in Scandinavia/northern Europe.
@daverizz
4 ай бұрын
Once again, great take. Enjoying this journey thoroughly.
@KewBlinkla
Ай бұрын
The over arching theme: the americas are full of stress. FULL! College. Friends. Looks. Social status. Jobs. Grades. Sports. Economy. And now just simply affording groceries. The weight of that stress means there is little time to focus on what makes us mentally WELL. I remember getting Sweden as my country to research their economy and society as a final project in grade 11… that was when my mind was changed. We’re just doing it wrong.
@sdbrickoven
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this great video, I have to say I must have watched at least 15-20 different videos if not more about happiness, but this one I think was the best as far as really really giving you the true answer by showing examples and not sure how to say it describing the subject properly, anyway I do. Do thank you very much and I will definitely share this video with others
@reecsayz151
2 ай бұрын
Max! It's like seeing a long lost friend! It's so nice to see you here. I haven't seen you since your Catfish days. Can't wait to watch this video!
@willepi
4 ай бұрын
Finland is not a Scandinavian country, although it is part of Fennoscandia. Common misconception.
@jungbuck
3 ай бұрын
If I knew I was only the SECOND happiest country, oh boy it would burn me up inside every second of the day
@BenjaminJaksch
3 ай бұрын
I really loved the reflections part, where the images and the words matched so precisely. Love your style - it really resonates with me.
@MsTribus
4 ай бұрын
This is one of the most interesting videos ever uploaded on the internet !
@nebula4148
4 ай бұрын
I moved to Denmark two and a half years ago and it is the best decision I've ever made
@Sanjay-vu3vb
3 ай бұрын
We can't wait until life isn't hard anymore, before you decide to be happy.
@vkrgfan
Ай бұрын
Happiness is the opposite of stress. Happiness is peace and contentment, the absence of unfair competition and a stressful rat race.
@stephaniemcclellan2904
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful video! 😊😊😊The entire world would be a better place if we followed this Nordic philosophy.
@Lambert7785
2 ай бұрын
yes, this is exactly what happiness means for a regular human being - the freedom to go along, do your fair share of the work, and have a life that is not threatened, a life that is free from deadly or catastrophic possibilitieshanging about in the atmosphere :) - I remember being aware, when I left copenhaven, that there was no actual reason to go - I felt perfectly satisfied there, and so did my son, who was traveling with me :)
@iamterenaa
3 ай бұрын
let's set the stage - the report is commissioned by the UN - that says it all... how can you imaging having anything relevant then.. seriously .. that being said Happiness is such a personal thing I believe. We all have our own definition of happiness. Ok, nobody ever asked WHY happiness was suddenly associated with this country ? this system ? I've been living here in Copenhagen for three years and all I see is a society who is deeply traumatised .. by what ? I don't know.. of course .. cosmetically it's perfection, nice families, hygge and so on but underneath all this.... I witnessed my landlady who is a very respectable person having panic attacks out of nowhere and then leave the house with a forced smile. Then another young woman absolutely perfect on the outside with the usual smile on her face spilling her sadness about her personal family story on SoMe out of nowhere.. and so many more stories I could go on.. no. There's no happiness in this country - beautiful family stories ? maybe ... not to mention racism ... there's comfort but a comfort that kills any spark of real life hence maybe the alcoholism going on since ... ok it's part of the culture I get it - but hey what an excuse ... coming from another European country I was sold the incredibly happy Scandi dream like anyone else... when you have eyes to see and heart to feel you get something else ... I am tired of this BS marketing around happiness in DK because that 's all that is ... marketing, surface level ... to make sure you really forget about what's important - real life.
@madwithmadhu
Ай бұрын
Madhu from India 🇮🇳 I visited Scandinavia. I have huge respect for the way people there live in those crazy cold temps. Quality of life is great. You get by well with English. So scenic in the spring n summer. Food is awesome. Tax is high but at least you see it's being used well. Great for people with disabilities. Education system is unique. Blue and Green eyes galore ❤ As beautiful as it is....I would not chose to live there cause of the horrible cold and high living cost. But if you garuntee me Candy.....i will come back😂❤
@stevenponte6655
2 ай бұрын
Yes I think contentment might be a better way of putting it than happiness. However my Swedish friends (which also is high up) says it’s because scandis tend to have low expectations so feel more content
@lucaslaragao
2 ай бұрын
Beautiful Doc and amazing storytelling, Max, thanks!
@citygirlingraham
2 ай бұрын
This is so utterly opposite of the US, I can’t even fathom this…
@mlykke
4 ай бұрын
Danish happiness is more akin to contentment than the typical american understanding of happiness. Living in Aarhus without worrying about being able to pay bills or health, is a very privileged life. That doesn't mean there isn't lots of problems and room for improvement, but I can't deny that it's a privileged life.
@hibaes5736
4 ай бұрын
Excellent documentary. Loved it. Now come to Cuba or Venezuela and ask people about happiness!
@maxjosephdirector
4 ай бұрын
On it
@hibaes5736
4 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@hibaes5736
4 ай бұрын
I am from Venezuela, if you ever need to go. Let me know. Xxx
@santostv.
3 ай бұрын
Come to Portugal and see us hide our depression 😂
@janetdevlin
4 ай бұрын
I’ve got my drink, I’ve got my snack. I’m ready to watch!
@1ncognitoSRB
Ай бұрын
You are so talented , your book video really changed my perspective on a lot of things. This video is also amazing. I cant express how glad I am to run into your videos .Your work is phenomenal . P . S . Looking forward to the book video part 2
@onleee
3 ай бұрын
the lego b-roll flex in the end killed me. much love!
@michalguy
Ай бұрын
This got me teary eyed. Thanks, Max
@LisaMariee-os9kb
20 күн бұрын
I absolutely loved this video! However I have a question, that is just pure curiosity, not trying to be racist or discriminate against anyone. Did life in these Nordic countries remain hygge and safe after the arrival of immigrants? I want genuine answers. Thank you !
@winnershandbook1069
Ай бұрын
As a person of color, I don't think Denmark would be very accepting of me. I think their model works, but their population is very homogeneous. If they had a lot ot people from different countries, color, religion, i don't think it'll work remotely as well
@reginapolo3357
2 ай бұрын
You made me happy with laughter with the clip when you went like... "I think I'm going to just go around and capture*****"the happiness***...😅
@rajwant04
3 ай бұрын
Max, your content is awesome man! Thank you for being you!
@mistersir3185
2 ай бұрын
This is how America would look like if corporations didn't run this country
@toomuchinformation
14 сағат бұрын
No it wouldn't. The countries are so different, there's no way the US could look similar regardless of the influence of corporations. Denmark is a more homogeneous country with nearly 6 million people. It's easier to have a stronger sense of community in a country when it's this small.
@julesfairfax5623
Ай бұрын
I really, really enjoyed his two HYGGE books. (They make me happier!)
@eurovicious
4 ай бұрын
Beautifully put together.
@sadlerlac
4 ай бұрын
Always revelatory, entertaining and so satisfying. Love this series.
@MGF-h3h
Ай бұрын
I like the Dewie Decimal system Library Card Style credits at the end. Great concept that is HYGGE!
@tefiiii143
2 ай бұрын
18:45 Very nice treatment on the credits. Now I’m happy.
@zch2439
4 ай бұрын
It's hard to describe anything succinctly, here you have, thank you, great job.
@RobertoPoncebk
2 ай бұрын
Lived in Aarhus and is the happiest place I know as far as I'm concerned
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