Description
Why do we so often misjudge what will make us happy? In this brilliant exploration of human psychology, renowned Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert reveals the surprising ways our imagination fails us when we try to predict our own future satisfaction. Drawing on cutting-edge research in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral economics, Gilbert uncovers the hidden biases and illusions that cause us to misconceive our tomorrows and misestimate our satisfactions—from why we forgive infidelity more readily than messy dishes, to why we're terrible at remembering what we actually want. With wit, clarity, and compelling examples, Gilbert illuminates the gap between the people we think we'll become and the people we actually are, offering profound insights into one of life's most fundamental mysteries: our own happiness.
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paperback
A.A. Knopf
Published Jan 1, 2006
312 pages
ISBN: 1400042666
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First Published
2006
Language
eng
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