“To ensure that our views are credible, our brain accepts what our eye sees. To ensure that our views are positive, our eye looks for what our brain wants. The conspiracy between these two servants allows us to live at the fulcrum of stark reality and comforting illusion.”
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Stumbling on Happiness
This book delves into the intricate nature of happiness, examining how people perceive and achieve it. The author combines insights from psychology and economics with real-life stories to illustrate the challenges and misconceptions surrounding happiness. more
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Daniel Gilbert
Daniel Gilbert is a renowned psychologist, born on November 5, 1957. He is a professor at Harvard University, focusing on the fields of emotion, cognition, and decision-making. His research has had a profound impact on psychology, economics, and sociology. more
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