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The Global Happiness Summit Challenge

By Bruce Carton

Let me preface this by establishing LBW's jurisdiction here: I hereby assert jurisdiction over the "Global Happiness Summit" due to the fact that (a) I saw it on the idealawg blog, and (b) it may be of interest to members of the Happysphere. In the alternative, I assert special jurisdiction under the "pick of the litter" doctrine. Now then, disgruntled lawyers, I ask you: Did you know that in less than three weeks, the First Annual Global Happiness Summit will take place? The FAGHS promises to be the "most important and dynamic summit in the history of the happiness movement, bringing together hundreds of industry, government and visionary leaders, research scientists and accomplished students from all over the world." The summit's theme? "Raising the Level of Happiness in the World". Not sold yet? Check out the the summit's list of speakers, which include Rober Biswas-Diener, who is widely known as the "Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology"; Dr. Aymee Coget (left, with balloons), a founder of the American Happiness Association; and so many more. Admission is cheap: just $199 for both days. In fact, VIP admission is just $299 for both days, which entitles you to breakfasts and to hang out...

Full post as published by Legal Blog Watch on September 20, 2010 (boomark / email).