Stumbling on Happiness

Daniel Gilbert

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Random House Inc
20 March 2007

Psychology; Cognition & cognitive psychology; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem

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.

By: Daniel Gilbert
Imprint: Random House Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 201mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 238g
ISBN: 9781400077427
ISBN 10: 1400077427
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 20 March 2007
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Stumbling on Happiness

Think you know what makes you happy? This absolutely fantastic book that will shatter your most deeply held convictions about how your own mind works. --Steven D. Levitt, author of Freakonomics A psychological detective story about one of the great mysteries of our lives . . . You ought to read it. Trust me. --Malcolm Gladwell, author of Blink A fascinating new book that explores our sometimes misguided attempts to find happiness. --Time A witty, insightful and superbly entertaining trek through the foibles of human imagination. --New Scientist Gilbert's book has no subtitle, allowing you to invent your own. I'd call it 'The Only Truly Useful Book on Psychology I've Ever Read.' --James Pressley, Bloomberg News