Robert Biswas-Diener: podcast appearances and interviews

Robert Biswas-Diener, born on July 27, 1972, is a psychologist, researcher, and author specializing in positive psychology. He holds the position of instructor at Portland State University and has conducted research in various countries including India, Greenland, Israel, Kenya, and Spain. His work focuses on topics such as income and happiness, culture and happiness, and the broader field of positive psychology. Biswas-Diener has been recognized as the 'Indiana Jones of positive psychology' due to his explorations across diverse regions. He earned his PhD in 2009 from the University of Tromsø with a dissertation on 'Material wealth and subjective well-being.' His research also explores psychological concepts like the differences between procrastinators and what he describes as 'incubators.' As an author of books and articles, he actively contributes to academic discourse and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Happiness Studies and the Journal of Positive Psychology. Additionally, he co-founded The Strengths Project, a charitable organization dedicated to helping underprivileged individuals and groups identify and leverage their strengths to improve their quality of life and circumstances.