Chapter
The Difference Between the Experiencing and Remembering Self
50:29 - 55:23 (04:54)
The remembering self lasts longer than the experiencing self, so optimizing for the remembering self often makes more sense, despite the hedonistic pleasure of the moment, according to Dan Gilbert.
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The selection effect for hedonists is the ability to find meaning over pleasure, as pleasure would be reflected on more and not provide a sense of being well-lived, according to a Dan Gilbert thought experiment.
50:29 - 52:18 (01:49)
Summary
The selection effect for hedonists is the ability to find meaning over pleasure, as pleasure would be reflected on more and not provide a sense of being well-lived, according to a Dan Gilbert thought experiment.
ChapterThe Difference Between the Experiencing and Remembering Self
Episode#402 - Paul Bloom - Why Pain & Suffering Are Necessary For A Good Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
Psychologist Daniel Kahneman explains the difference between our experiencing self and our remembering self and argues that optimizing for the remembering self makes sense, especially when we are younger.
52:18 - 53:34 (01:15)
Summary
Psychologist Daniel Kahneman explains the difference between our experiencing self and our remembering self and argues that optimizing for the remembering self makes sense, especially when we are younger.
ChapterThe Difference Between the Experiencing and Remembering Self
Episode#402 - Paul Bloom - Why Pain & Suffering Are Necessary For A Good Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the argument for becoming more hedonic in old age and the idea that some experiences are savored and remembered more than the time actually spent experiencing them.
53:34 - 55:23 (01:48)
Summary
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the argument for becoming more hedonic in old age and the idea that some experiences are savored and remembered more than the time actually spent experiencing them.