TED Talk. The Riddle of Experience vs. Memory
2010
In recent years, much attention has been devoted to the study of happiness, yet Daniel Kahneman argues that there is confusion around defining happiness or well-being. He distinguishes between the happiness of our “experiencing selves” (whether we are happy in the moment) and our “remembering selves” (whether we are happy with the state of our lives on reflection). When we make choices, therefore, our decisions may be biased toward pleasing either the experiencing or remembering self. Kahneman discusses the implications of this insight for public policy and individual self-awareness.
Access the video. The Riddle of Experience vs. Memory (~20 min)
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TED Talk. The Riddle of Experience vs. Memory
Source:
Kahneman D. The Riddle of Experience vs. Memory. Video. TED 2010; Feb.
https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_kahneman_the_riddle_of_experience_vs_memory