Kahneman: The riddle of experience vs. memory

| 1 March 2010 11:02

Daniel Kahneman says a refusal to admit complexity leads people toward a simplistic view of their own self image. He sees a difference between our "experiencing selves" and our "remembering selves" and how these two “selves” perceive happiness. His insights have implications for economics, policy and our own sense of self.

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Edward Harrison is the founder of Credit Writedowns and a former career diplomat, investment banker and technology executive with over twenty years of business experience. He is also a regular economic and financial commentator on BBC World News, CNBC Television, Business News Network, CBC, Fox Television and RT Television. He speaks six languages, a skill he uses to provide a more global perspective. Edward holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia University and a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College.

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