[Dracophoenix]

> Why is that you can “optimize” unhappiness nationally but not happiness

The conditions that make someone miserable are just as variable. Some of the most content people possess little education and are mired in the throes of poverty. If you started a national misery program where the government impoverishes its population left and right, there would still be a minority who find enjoyment, even thrive, in such circumstances.

[dinkumthinkum]

I mean you are talking about anomalies which is not what people mean here. Obviously masochists exist but that’s not very interesting