How psychologist Dan Gilbert went from high school dropout to Harvard professor, found the secret of joy, and inspired Steve Levitt's divorce. SOURCE: Daniel Gilbert , professor of psychology at Harvard University. RESOURCES: " What the Data Says (and Doesn’t Say) About Crime in the United States ," by John Gramlich (Pew Research Center, 2020). Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress , by Stephen Pinker (2018). " Mistakenly Seeking Solitude ," by Nicholas Epley and Juliana Schroeder ( Journal of Experimental Psychology , 2014). " Just Think: The Challenges of the Disengaged Mind ," by Timothy D. Wilson, David A. Reinhard, Erin C. Westgate, Daniel T. Gilbert, Nicole Ellerbeck, Cheryl Hahn, Casey L. Brown, and Adi Shaked ( Science , 2013). " The End of History Illusion ," by Jordi Quoidbach, Daniel T. Gilbert, and Timothy D. Wilson ( Science , 2013). Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending , by Elizabeth Dunn (2013). " If Money Doesn't Make You Happy Then You Probably Aren't Spending It Right ," by Elizabeth W. Dunn, Daniel T. Gilbert, and Timothy D. Wilson ( Journal of Consumer Psychology , 2011). This Emotional Life , by Daniel Gilbert (2010). Stumbling on Happiness , by Dan Gilbert (2006). " Affective Forecasting ," by Timothy D. Wilson and Daniel T. Gilbert ( Advances in Experimental Social Psychology , 2003). EXTRAS: " Drawing from Life (and Death) ," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2023). " Who Gives the Worst Advice? " by People I (Mostly) Admire (2021). " Sendhil Mullainathan Thinks Messing Around Is the Best Use of Your Time ," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2021). " Am I Boring You? " by Freakonomics Radio (2015). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
