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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Bringing to life scientific research in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, philosophy, and behavioral economics, this witty, accessible book reveals what scientists have discovered about the uniquely human ability to imagine the future, and about our capacity to predict how much we will like it when we get there.
• Why are lovers quicker to forgive their partners for infidelity than for leaving dirty dishes in the sink?
• Why will sighted people pay more to avoid going blind than blind people will pay to regain their sight?
• Why do dining companions insist on ordering different meals instead of getting what they really want?
• Why do pigeons seem to have such excellent aim; why can’t we remember one song while listening to another; and why does the line at the grocery store always slow down the moment we join it?
In this brilliant book, renowned Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert describes the foibles of imagination and illusions of foresight that cause each of us to misconceive our tomorrows and misestimate our satisfactions. With penetrating insight and sparkling prose, Gilbert explains why we seem to know so little about the hearts and minds of the people we are about to become.
Editions of Stumbling on Happiness
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780676978575
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781400042661
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781400077427
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780676978582
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307265302
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307371362
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9781415928059
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781415928073
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781415947524
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- ISBN 9780739332238
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780739354292
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781415928066
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780739332221
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Bringing to life scientific research in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, philosophy, and behavioral economics, this witty, accessible book reveals what scientists have discovered about the uniquely human ability to imagine the future, and about our capacity to predict how much we will like it when we get there.
• Why are lovers quicker to forgive their partners for infidelity than for leaving dirty dishes in the sink?
• Why will sighted people pay more to avoid going blind than blind people will pay to regain their sight?
• Why do dining companions insist on ordering different meals instead of getting what they really want?
• Why do pigeons seem to have such excellent aim; why can’t we remember one song while listening to another; and why does the line at the grocery store always slow down the moment we join it?
In this brilliant book, renowned Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert describes the foibles of imagination and illusions of foresight that cause each of us to misconceive our tomorrows and misestimate our satisfactions. With penetrating insight and sparkling prose, Gilbert explains why we seem to know so little about the hearts and minds of the people we are about to become.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stumbling on Happiness about?
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Bringing to life scientific research in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, philosophy, and behavioral economics, this witty, accessible book reveals what scientists have discovered about the uniquely human ability to imagine the future, and about our capacity to predict how much we will like it when we get there.
• Why are lovers quicker to forgive their partners for infidelity than for leaving dirty dishes in the sink?
• Why will sighted people pay more to avoid going blind than blind people will pay to regain their sight?
• Why do dining companions insist on ordering different meals instead of getting what they really want?
• Why do pigeons seem to have such excellent aim; why can’t we remember one song while listening to another; and why does the line at the grocery store always slow down the moment we join it?
In this brilliant book, renowned Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert describes the foibles of imagination and illusions of foresight that cause each of us to misconceive our tomorrows and misestimate our satisfactions. With penetrating insight and sparkling prose, Gilbert explains why we seem to know so little about the hearts and minds of the people we are about to become.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Stumbling on Happiness?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Cognition and cognitive psychology
Where can I read a sample of Stumbling on Happiness?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780676978575
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Stumbling on Happiness?
Daniel Gilbert
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Stumbling on Happiness is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780676978575) and hardcover(ISBN 9781400042661) and paperback(ISBN 9781400077427) and paperback(ISBN 9780676978582) and ebook(ISBN 9780307265302) and ebook(ISBN 9780307371362) and audiobook(ISBN 9781415928059) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781415928073) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781415947524) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739332238) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780739354292) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781415928066) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780739332221)
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