Daniel Kahneman: The riddle of experience vs. memory

The video explores the concept of happiness, highlighting cognitive traps that hinder our understanding. It distinguishes between the experiencing self and the remembering self, emphasizing how memory shapes our perception of happiness. The discussion includes how these selves influence decision-making and the implications for public policy. The Gallup survey findings on income and happiness are also discussed, suggesting that while money doesn't buy happiness, lack of it causes misery. The video concludes with a call for integrating happiness research into policy-making.

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