Why We're Terrible at Predicting Happiness
Join us on a wild ride through the unpredictable world of happiness!
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Welcome to this Quick Hop! ⚡ We've selected just 3 bite-sized videos about why we're terrible at predicting happiness, perfect for when you want quick entertainment without the deep dive commitment. This collection falls under our quick-hops category. Each video has been carefully chosen to give you the best highlights of this topic in under 30 minutes total. Ideal for coffee breaks, commutes, or whenever you need a quick dose of fascinating content!
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Affective Forecasting: Why You're Bad at Predicting Future Feelings
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In this mind-blowing video, Valorian dives deep into the fascinating world of affective forecasting and why we're all terrible at predicting our future feelings. Turns out, our brains aren't as good at guessing how we'll react to big life events as we think! So next time you're daydreaming about winning the lottery, remember that happiness might not be as everlasting as you imagine. Trust Valorian to drop some serious truth bombs on your cognitive biases!
Why You’re Terrible at Predicting Your Emotions (It’s Impact Bias)
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Ever thought you were an emotional forecasting genius? Think again! The Impact Bias is here to humble your overconfident brain. Watch as The Anxiety Therapist breaks down why your happiness expectations are probably way off. Get ready for a reality check on your future anxiety - and maybe a few laughs along the way!
We’re wrong about what makes us happy with Dan Gilbert
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Get ready to have your mind blown by Dan Gilbert's insights on happiness! Turns out, we're terrible at predicting what will make us happy in the future. Who knew? If you're feeling a bit lost on the pursuit of happiness, this TED talk is a must-listen. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about finding joy in life. Time to reevaluate those goals and expectations, folks!
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