Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The pursuit of happiness sits at the heart of the American experiment, yet its meaning often proves elusive. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, David Brooks reflects on what it means to live a passionate life in a time of rapid change and deep uncertainty.
The Aspen Ideas Festival is the Aspen Institute’s signature summer public event. From June 25-July 1, 2026 business and civic leaders, innovators and artists, fellows, scholars, and attendees from around the world gathered in the Rocky Mountains. Engaging discussions unified by the Festival’s theme “Declarations of Independence” explore the issues of today, challenge perceptions of the past, and shape our shared future. #AspenIdeas
For more information about the Aspen Ideas Festival, visit https://www.aspenideas.org.
The pursuit of happiness sits at the heart of the American experiment, yet its meaning often proves elusive. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, David Brooks reflects on what it means to live a passionate life in a time of rapid change and deep uncertainty.
The Aspen Ideas Festival is the Aspen Institute’s signature summer public event. From June 25-July 1, 2026 business and civic leaders, innovators and artists, fellows, scholars, and attendees from around the world gathered in the Rocky Mountains. Engaging discussions unified by the Festival’s theme “Declarations of Independence” explore the issues of today, challenge perceptions of the past, and shape our shared future. #AspenIdeas
For more information about the Aspen Ideas Festival, visit https://www.aspenideas.org.
