John, if you are surprised at all that people believing a lie engineered to make them feel special are reportedly happier, then I've no hope for you.
I imagine children who believe in Santa Claus are generally happier than those who realize the truth to the magic. When the illusion is dispelled, there is some disappointment. It's more fun to believe the fairy tale than to accept reality, at least to the under-matured mind, at any rate.
Solipsism.
I imagine children who believe in Santa Claus are generally happier than those who realize the truth to the magic. When the illusion is dispelled, there is some disappointment. It's more fun to believe the fairy tale than to accept reality, at least to the under-matured mind, at any rate.
Solipsism.
