DANIEL KAHNEMAN: evaluating the human condition
Lives Well Lived
The Misconception of Duration
People tend to prefer a longer painful experience over a shorter one, despite the added pain in the longer duration. This phenomenon is known as duration neglect, where individuals focus on the overall experience rather than the duration of pain. It suggests that the perception of an experience is not solely based on its length but on the intensity and overall impression created.
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