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LASIK Adaptation
- Sonja Lyubomirsky recounts her experience with LASIK surgery.
- The initial joy of perfect vision quickly faded into a new normal after two weeks.
The News vs. the New Normal
- Shanker Vedantem and Sonja Lyubomirsky discuss the mismatch between expected and actual happiness.
- They observe a focus on the initial "news" of a positive change, neglecting the long-term adaptation.
Dream Job Disappointment
- Sonja Lyubomirsky shares her experience of achieving her dream job as a professor.
- Despite initial excitement, the feeling was anticlimactic, highlighting the hedonic treadmill.