Mind is a machine for jumping to conclusions

We are often confident even when we are wrong, and an objective observer is more likely to detect our errors than we are.

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.

You're surprised by something, but you don't really know what surprised you; you recognize someone, but you don't really know what cues cause you to recognize that person.

The conclusion is straightforward : self-control requires attention and effort.

Individual investors predictably flock to stocks in companies that are in the news.

Hindsight bias makes surprises vanish.