We all know that we have a past, present and future. But many of us have a tendency to "privilege" the present. We believe the past has made us who we are today — and that we are unlikely to change very much tomorrow.
The spotlight is on psychologist Dan Gilbert in this enduringly popular episode of Hidden Brain, where we explore the curious ways we "stumble on happiness" — and the common mistake that 70 year-olds, 50 year-olds and 30 year-olds all make.