思考快与慢摘录十

32. A story is about significant events and memorable moments, not about time passing. During neglect is normal in a story, and the ending often defines its character. P387

33. Not surprisingly, a headache will make a person miserable, and the second best predictor of the feelings of a day is whether a person did or did not have contacts with friends or relatives. It is only a slight exaggeration to say that happiness is the experience of spending time with people you love and who love you. P395

34. The conclusion is that being poor makes one miserable, and that being rich may enhance one’s life satisfaction, but does not (on average) improve experienced well-being. P396

35. Nothing in life is as important as you think it is when you are thinking about it. P402

36. The remembering self and the experiencing self must both be considered, because their interests do not always coincide. Philosophers could struggle with these questions for a long time. P410