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“The good news is that going blind is not going to make you as unhappy as you think it will. The bad news is that winning the lottery will not make you as happy as you expect.”

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Daniel Gilbert
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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