Ever wondered how our brains shape our perception of happiness and resilience?
Why do negative events not always lead to chronic unhappiness, and how does our psychological immune system help us cope?
How does our present state influence our future predictions, and why do we often repeat mistakes in our quest for joy despite a wealth of experience?
Dive in to explore the fascinating interplay of psychology, memory, and emotion in our pursuit of happiness.
Ever wondered how our brains shape our perception of happiness and resilience?
Why do negative events not always lead to chronic unhappiness, and how does our psychological immune system help us cope?
How does our present state influence our future predictions, and why do we often repeat mistakes in our quest for joy despite a wealth of experience?
Dive in to explore the fascinating interplay of psychology, memory, and emotion in our pursuit of happiness.
Key Ideas
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#1
Can Our Brain's Unique Ability to Contemplate the Future Lead us Astray?
01 Jan 1970
03:03
03:03
#2
Redefining Happiness: A Deep Dive into the Lives of Conjoined Twins Lori and Reba Schappell
01 Jan 1970
03:38
03:38
#3
Can We Truly Understand Our Own Emotions and Measure Happiness?
01 Jan 1970
03:08
03:08
#4
Blurring Reality: Understanding the Mind's Fallibility in Predicting Happiness
01 Jan 1970
03:32
03:32
#5
Does Our Present Reality Limit Our Vision for the Future?
01 Jan 1970
03:09
03:09
#6
Perception of Time: How Cognitive Biases Influence Our Happiness and Decisions
01 Jan 1970
03:26
03:26
#7
Can Adversity Be Your Key to Happiness and Health?
01 Jan 1970
02:06
02:06
#8
Unveiling the Power of the Psychological Immune System: From Clever Hans to Coping Mechanisms
01 Jan 1970
03:13
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#9
Can Our Memories Mislead Us in Our Pursuit of Happiness?
01 Jan 1970
02:52
02:52
#10
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
01:52
01:52
About Author
Daniel Gilbert is a renowned Harvard psychologist and the author of the bestselling book "Stumbling on Happiness." His work primarily focuses on human happiness, the biases that affect our perceptions of it, and the cognitive processes behind how we predict and mispredict what will make us happy. Through his research and writing, Gilbert has significantly contributed to our understanding of the psychology of happiness and decision-making.
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