Explore a thought-provoking lecture from Professor Yukiko Uchida of Kyoto University's Kokoro Research Center, delivered at the 17th Kyoto University Research Institute and Center Symposium in Matsuyama, examining the fundamental question "What is happiness?" and contemplating future lifestyles. Delve into the concept of well-being, cultural perspectives on happiness, and methods of measuring happiness in modern society. Learn how despite technological conveniences and instant connectivity through smartphones and social media, creating lasting societal happiness requires more than individual comfort - it demands nurturing supportive environments in schools, communities, and workplaces. Through the lens of social psychology, understand the relationship between society and the mind, and discover what needs to be considered to foster happiness in future Japanese society.