THE MEANING MEMBERSHIP

A monthly conversation about life’s big questions

Once a month, live, I sit down with members to talk about the research I’ve spent thirty years gathering—and to answer your questions directly. In between, you have a thinking partner trained on everything I’ve ever written. Already a member? Log in here.


We are living through a meaning crisis

The percentage of teenagers who say “life often seems meaningless” has roughly doubled in a generation. Adults are not doing much better. The institutions that used to carry meaning, like work, faith, civic life, and the neighborhood, have thinned out, while the feed, the scroll, and the next quarter compete for whatever is left.

NEXT MONTH’S MEETING TOPIC

Can you buy happiness?

You’ve heard that “money can’t buy happiness.” But is that actually true? It turns out that money per se will not reliably make you happier, but it can absolutely make you less unhappy (yes: there’s a difference!). In the end, lots of research shows that what you do with your money—rather than the amount of money you have—has big impacts on well-being.

June 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Become a member by 9:00 AM ET on June 17 to join the next live session

The topic above is what I am planning to teach. But if something more pressing surfaces between now and then (in your questions, in the world, in my own thinking), I will follow it instead. The point of doing this live is to actually do it live.

Arthur Brooks
What WE EXPLORE

Dimensions of a more
meaningful life

Meaning is not a single quality, but a combination of three: significance, coherence, and purpose. Our conversations revolve around these three, and we return to deepen each month after month.

Coherence

How do the events of your life fit together? We discuss how to integrate what has happened to you, even your deepest suffering, with your sense of meaning in life.

Purpose

Most people chase happiness without a map. We will define what purpose is, how it can change over time, and habits to deepen purpose in your life.

Significance

The people you love and the people who love you are the ground on which a meaningful life is built. We discuss these connections not as feelings, but as something you practice and build.

WHAT MEMBERS SAY

“I have read every one of Arthur’s books. The live sessions are something different. The questions other members ask are worth the membership on their own.”

Have a question? Here are some frequently asked ones.

When are the live sessions?

Sessions are held once per month. You will find the schedule in your membership portal. You will also be sent reminders via email and inside your membership portal. Can’t make it live? Every session is recorded and available on demand within 24 hours.

Do I get to interact with Arthur during sessions?

Yes. Each live session includes time for Q&A - both live questions and those submitted in advance through the membership portal.

What topics will be covered?

Each session explores a different dimension of meaning and happiness - drawn from Arthur’s research and his books. New topics and deep-dive sessions are added every month, and upcoming themes are announced in advance so you can prepare.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees, no questions. Your membership will continue until the end of your current billing cycle.

Where do I access the membership?

Everything lives inside your private membership portal. Live sessions are held on Zoom for the best possible experience. Links are provided inside your membership portal.

I still have questions

Please contact our support team here. We are here to help you every step of the way!

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