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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 14 MIN

Stumbling on Happiness

from Better Reads · host Khalid Chao

In this episode, we explore Stumbling on Happiness, where psychologist Daniel Gilbert reveals why we’re so bad at predicting what will make us happy. He explains how our minds misremember the past, misimagine the future, and how these mental shortcuts lead to misguided choices. We discuss how understanding these psychological traps can help us make better decisions—and maybe even get a little closer to true happiness.

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