Summary:
The book explores the human tendency to overestimate the likelihood of positive outcomes and underappreciate the probability of negative events, a cognitive phenomenon known as the optimism bias. It delves into the neurological basis of this bias, its evolutionary advantages, and its impact on our decisions, health, and well-being.
Key points:
1. Optimism Bias: People tend to think they'll have more good things happen to them and fewer bad things compared to others.
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