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Daniel Gilbert

Daniel Gilbert

Professor of Psychology | Happiness, Decision-Making, and the Illusion of Free Will

United States
3 talks
About

Daniel Gilbert is a professor of psychology at Harvard University, where he has studied human judgment and decision-making for over three decades. His 2006 book 'Stumbling on Happiness' was a New York Times bestseller, and his TED talks on the science of happiness have been viewed over 40 million times. Gilbert's pioneering research has revealed the surprising factors that shape our emotional lives, challenging many of our common assumptions about what brings us joy and fulfillment. His engaging keynotes offer audiences science-backed strategies for cultivating greater well-being and making more informed choices.

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Higher Education
Healthcare Providers
Media & Publishing
Format Experience
3 talks
10 years
Keynote
1 talk
Last spoke: Mar 2014
Speaking History
3 events
TED2014
2014
TED2004
2006
keynote
TEDGlobal 2005
2005
Past Talks

The psychology of your future self

TED2014Mar 20147029009 views

Why we make bad decisions

TEDGlobal 2005Jul 20055810899 views

More Talks

The surprising science of happiness

TED2004Sep 2006
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