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You know, the standard state for people is 'mildly pleasant.' Negative emotions are quite rare, and extremely positive emotions are rare. But people are mildly pleased most of the time, they're mildly tired a lot of the time, and they wish they were somewhere else a substantial part of the time - but mostly they're mildly pleased.
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Adaptation seems to be, to a substantial extent, a process of reallocating your attention.
Daniel Kahneman
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We have a very narrow view of what is going on.
Daniel Kahneman -
If there is time to reflect, slowing down is likely to be a good idea.
Daniel Kahneman -
Poverty is clearly one source of emotional suffering, but there are others, like loneliness. A policy to reduce the loneliness of the elderly would certainly reduce suffering.
Daniel Kahneman -
Hindsight bias makes surprises vanish.
Daniel Kahneman -
Banks are run by executives, and executives protect themselves, and that does not always mean that banks are going to behave rationally.
Daniel Kahneman -
Although humans are not irrational, they often need help to make more accurate judgements and better decisions. ... They also need protection from others who deliberately exploit their weaknesses ....
Daniel Kahneman