Why Your Brain Lies About Happiness

This episode explores how the brain’s prediction system shapes what we believe will make us happy—and why it is often wrong. It examines how humans tend to overestimate the impact of future achievements or possessions on long-term happiness.

The key insight is that happiness is less about external outcomes and more about adaptation and perception. By understanding how the brain constructs expectations, you can make more grounded choices and improve long-term well-being.