Summary of Stumbling on Happiness

"Stumbling on Happiness" by Daniel Gilbert explores the science of human happiness and our ability to predict what will make us happy in the future. Gilbert challenges the commonly held belief that we are good at predicting what will make us happy, arguing that our brains are flawed in their ability to accurately project our future emotions. He explains how our memories of past experiences can be distorted, leading to inaccuracies in our predictions of future happiness. Through case studies, experiments, and neuropsychological research, Gilbert offers insights into the complexities of human happiness and how we can better understand and achieve it. Ultimately, the book argues that true happiness comes from within and cannot be accurately predicted or obtained through external sources.