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Closing the Happiness Gap by Closing Actual Gaps

Wide, uplifting establishing illustration of Actuallystan: intact bridges, smooth roads, frequent buses, a school, a clinic, modern power lines, and mid-rise housing in one cohesive cityscape. People look calm and engaged—walking, cycling, chatting—while a small, deadpan sign in the foreground reads “Side Quest: Optional,” reinforcing the article’s punchline about prioritizing basics.