The Importance of Reducing Misery

Daniel Kahneman emphasizes that society's focus should be to reduce misery rather than solely pursuing happiness. He argues that reducing misery leads to different policy directions, such as addressing mental health issues, and it should be considered a responsibility of society. Kahneman believes that the objective of policy should be to increase human well-being in general, rather than solely focusing on character or happiness. He highlights the difference between increasing happiness and reducing misery and suggests that society should prioritize the latter.