Clearly, the decision-making that we rely on in society is fallible. It's highly fallible, and we should know that.

We know that the French are very different from the Americans in their satisfaction with life. They're much less satisfied. Americans are pretty high up there, while the French are quite low - the world champions in life satisfaction are actually the Danes.

If there is time to reflect, slowing down is likely to be a good idea.

Often, the most enjoyable part of an activity is the anticipation.

The 'Instagram Generation' now experiences the present as an anticipated memory

Being wealthy is often a powerful predictor that people spend less time doing pleasurable things and more time doing compulsory things and feeling stressed.

Political columnists and sports pundits are rewarded for being overconfident.