Well, if you believe in a utilitarian theory of morality, then the most ethical thing to do is to maximize utility (happiness) for everyone, including yourself. So basically, you should have as much fun as you can, except in cases when you could devote that same effort to increase someone else’s happiness by a greater value.
In that case, I would just mention that if you improve your own mood, that is likely to improve the mood of people close to you and in your social network in general. Both happiness and sadness are contagious.
Also, maintaining a positive mood is likely to make your more efficient at other tasks.
Well, if you believe in a utilitarian theory of morality, then the most ethical thing to do is to maximize utility (happiness) for everyone, including yourself. So basically, you should have as much fun as you can, except in cases when you could devote that same effort to increase someone else’s happiness by a greater value.
That’s not relevant. The claim being made is that the best way to increase other’s happiness is to have fun yourself, at least some.
Fair enough.
In that case, I would just mention that if you improve your own mood, that is likely to improve the mood of people close to you and in your social network in general. Both happiness and sadness are contagious.
Also, maintaining a positive mood is likely to make your more efficient at other tasks.