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Nice summary of Csikszentmihalyi on flow with parallels in Asian philosophy. Contains video link to his TED conference presentation. This site is maintained by M. K. Setton, an authority on eastern philosophy and religion.

There are some interesting comments regarding who should be happy first, the teacher or the student.

A book that argues video games are the key to human happiness?

For those of you who follow Michael Wesch, associate professor of cultural anthropology at Kansas State University... he is rethinking his speeches, adding, "It doesn't matter what method you use if you do not first focus on one intangible factor: the bond between professor and student."

interesting TED talk inlight of our recent readings

In this talk, Csikzentmihalyi goes further than describing flow as an important experience for intrinsic motivation. Is happiness a state of flow too? It is an interesting perspective though I'm sure it's not the only perspective.

A timely reminder for educators who are seeking to motivate students. I seem to recall the center of 'Flow' to be focused on happiness so if this excessive motivation to do well comes at the expense of one's health, then perhaps it's good to take some time to reflect on what the real benefit is. Thanks for sharing Kasthuri!

Choice is supposed to create a sense of autonomy and freedom. In turn, this autonomy facilitates motivation. But Schwartz questions whether choice can really motivate us because it actually increases cognitive load, expectations and too much choice actually frustrates us. So perhaps there is a 'ZOC' (Zone of Optimal Choices) to create optimal motivation.

there appears to be a link between internet usage and depression; i wonder if this study includes web-based games and social forums.