The Future of Happiness - The Finland Formula, Part 1 | Ep. 116

Welcome to The Finland Formula, in this episode we explore why this Nordic nation has been ranked the happiest country in the world for eight consecutive years—and what the rest of the world can learn from it. In this episode, we dive deep into Finland’s long-term investments in education, its world-class digital infrastructure, and a robust social safety net that coexists with high global competitiveness. From trust in government to a balanced work-life culture, from equality to a profound connection with nature (and yes, even saunas!), we unpack how Finland built a resilient, future-ready society. Join us for a thoughtful conversation on the policies, culture, and values behind the Finnish model of well-being.

Q&A

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Q1

Tell us about the Finland Futures Research Center.

3:00

Q2

How did you end up a Futurist?

6:08

Q3

Finland has ranked number one in happiness for eight straight years. What is Finland’s
secret?

9:54

Q4

In other parts of the world, there are high-stress areas like education, medical costs
etc. But that’s kind of removed as a concern for you, is that true?

12:21

Q5

There are amazing islands to explore, thrift stores, mass transit, a world-class library,
massive forests and 180,000 lakes. What is the cultural aspect?

18:27

Q6

How can Finland have both this strong safety net and be so highly ranked on the
competitiveness scale?

21:17

Q7

How are you guys also the leaders in sustainability? Do you think there's a
correlation there?

23:33

Q8

Because Finland is so ultra-competitive, one might think that their work-life balance
would be out of sync. Tell me how it really is in Finland. What’s the culture?

27:42

Q9

How does Finland manage to keep the country and the culture kind of egalitarian?

29:44

Q10

When you're rich with natural resources and you have cultural values, family time
, and time outside of work, all these things are good. But what are the struggles?

33:02

Q11

How do you pay for everything if you have a small workforce? So, how do you
continue this happiness into the future?

37:39

Q12

If you look back over the last 50 years, what did Finland implement that got you
to where you are today?

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