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Denmark is a riddle that I love puzzling over. On the one hand, their dedication to
their social contract is the bedrock of their insistent happiness. On the other, in their long-
standing acceptance of Christiania, the Danes seem to be unusually tolerant of free spirits.
I imagine that the dramatic tension between these extremes is part of what keeps Danish
life interesting… both for the Danes and for us visitors. As all societies vie to win the
“most contented” surveys, traveling reminds us that contentment is based not on surren-
dering to conformity, but in finding that balance between working well together and let-
ting creative spirits run free.
