TED: The surprising science of happiness | Dan Gilbert

The video explores the rapid evolution of the human brain, focusing on the prefrontal cortex's role as an experience simulator. It discusses the concept of impact bias, where people misjudge the emotional impact of future events. The idea of synthetic happiness is introduced, highlighting how humans can adapt to circumstances and find happiness. Experiments demonstrate how people synthesize happiness, even without awareness. The video concludes with philosophical insights on happiness and human perception, emphasizing the importance of understanding our psychological immune system.

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