Choosing a happier or more meaningful life

You must choose between two future lives of equal length and security. One contains substantially more pleasure and less suffering; the other contains greater struggle but deeper relationships, difficult achievements and contributions you consider important.

• 68% chose: Choose the more meaningful life. (23 people)
• 32% chose: Choose the happier life. (11 people)

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