Author Dan gilbert writes that people seek extraordinary experiences, from drinking rare wines and taking exotic vacations to jumping from aeroplane babababablas. But are such experiences worth having? This is a question that could only be asked in an academic psychology department. Participants were able to predict the benefits of having an extraordinary experience, but were unable to predict the costs. Steven: If you want to play it safe, you should go through life trying to have no extraordinary experiences.
Why are great accomplishments often followed by disappointment? Is it better to win and feel bummed out than to never have won at all? And where was ping-pong invented?