In exploring the intricate workings of human happiness, Daniel Todd Gilbert delves into the surprising ways in which people predict their future feelings and the frequent errors they make in doing so. This examination reveals that the human mind often stumbles when forecasting emotional outcomes, leading to a persistent gap between what individuals expect will make them happy and what actually does. Gilbert's work combines psychological research with engaging storytelling to illuminate the quirks of the mind that shape our pursuit of happiness.

• Imperfect Affective Forecasting: People consistently overestimate the intensity and duration of their...
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