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Mentioned in 44 episodes
Stumbling on Happiness
Book • 2006
In 'Stumbling on Happiness,' Daniel Gilbert delves into the human capacity to imagine the future and why we are often poor at predicting what will make us happy.
Gilbert argues that our imagination is flawed in several ways: it adds or removes details, extrapolates from the present, and fails to account for the psychological immune system that helps us cope with undesired outcomes.
The book uses scientific research from psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral economics to explain why we consistently misjudge our future satisfaction and how this affects our decisions.
Gilbert also suggests that understanding these biases can help us make better choices and gain more control over our pursuit of happiness.
Gilbert argues that our imagination is flawed in several ways: it adds or removes details, extrapolates from the present, and fails to account for the psychological immune system that helps us cope with undesired outcomes.
The book uses scientific research from psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral economics to explain why we consistently misjudge our future satisfaction and how this affects our decisions.
Gilbert also suggests that understanding these biases can help us make better choices and gain more control over our pursuit of happiness.
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Mentioned in 44 episodes
Mentioned by 
Graham Stephan while discussing happiness and how people perceive their own happiness versus an objective measure.
Graham Stephan while discussing happiness and how people perceive their own happiness versus an objective measure.
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Harvard Psychiatrist: The #1 Reason You’re Sad, Single, and Lonely (FIX THIS)
Mentioned by 
Neil Pasricha when discussing a study on people's perceptions of their past and future.
Neil Pasricha when discussing a study on people's perceptions of their past and future.
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#72 Neil Pasricha: Happy Habits
Mentioned by 
Derek Sivers and 
Tim Ferriss as a book on happiness, prompting a discussion on reading books at the right time.
Derek Sivers and Tim Ferriss as a book on happiness, prompting a discussion on reading books at the right time.
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#370.5: Derek Sivers on Developing Confidence, Finding Happiness, and Saying “No” to Millions (Repost)
Mentioned by Dr. 
Laurie Santos when discussing the science of happiness and our ability to predict what will make us happy.
Laurie Santos when discussing the science of happiness and our ability to predict what will make us happy.
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The Unhappy Millionaire
Mentioned in relation to research on happiness.
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Mentioned by Ryan Bush when discussing studies on happiness levels of lottery winners and paraplegics.
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Mentioned by Benjamin Hardy in relation to his research on future selves and decision-making.
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703: Benjamin Hardy | How to Be Your Future Self Now
