Thanks for the kind words Linch! Yes, I agree with the motivated reasoning point. I found myself pretty attached to the $75,000 anecdote (me being a fanboy for Kahneman probably contributed to this) even though it didn’t feel quite right. Glad that this new paper allowed me to update while still aligning with one of my core beliefs.
I think Killingsworth’s study captures the same idea that motivates me to do the GWWC pledge while being a bit more nuanced than Kahneman & Deaton’s study. I really do hope this new research can enrich the EA community’s view on the relationship between money and happiness.
Thanks for the kind words Linch! Yes, I agree with the motivated reasoning point. I found myself pretty attached to the $75,000 anecdote (me being a fanboy for Kahneman probably contributed to this) even though it didn’t feel quite right. Glad that this new paper allowed me to update while still aligning with one of my core beliefs.
I think Killingsworth’s study captures the same idea that motivates me to do the GWWC pledge while being a bit more nuanced than Kahneman & Deaton’s study. I really do hope this new research can enrich the EA community’s view on the relationship between money and happiness.