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Why We're Terrible at Predicting Happiness

Join us on a wild ride through the unpredictable world of happiness!

About this Rabbit Hole

Welcome to this Quick Hop! โšก 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!

Videos in this Rabbit Hole

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Affective Forecasting: Why You're Bad at Predicting Future Feelings

Valorian
2025-04-12
Affective Forecasting: Why You're Bad at Predicting Future Feelings by Valorian
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Our Commentary

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!

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Why Youโ€™re Terrible at Predicting Your Emotions (Itโ€™s Impact Bias)

The Anxiety Therapist
2025-04-03
Why Youโ€™re Terrible at Predicting Your Emotions (Itโ€™s Impact Bias) by The Anxiety Therapist
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Our Commentary

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!

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Weโ€™re wrong about what makes us happy with Dan Gilbert

TED Audio Collective
2025-05-16
Weโ€™re wrong about what makes us happy with Dan Gilbert by TED Audio Collective
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Our Commentary

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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Final Thoughts

"Well, that was a rollercoaster of emotions on why we're terrible at predicting happiness. Turns out, our crystal ball for future feelings is clouded by affective forecasting and impact bias. Dan Gilbert even showed us that we are often wrong about what truly makes us happy. Who knew our brains were such unreliable fortune-tellers? Remember, next time you try to predict your happiness, don't be too quick to trust your gut feeling โ€“ it might just lead you down a rabbit hole of miscon"

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