Rutgers University Daniel Gilbert’s Essay
Daniel Gilbert’s essay is about predicting our future happiness. He proposes that surrogates can offer a sense of this future happiness. Additionally, he defines super-replicators as genes or beliefs that are transmitted whether they are useful or not. In Henig’s essay, she describes the delay in the 20-somethings’ experience toward adulthood. She calls this transitional period “emerging adulthood.” In this time the traditional life cycle and key milestones are being challenged by the realities of new cultural expectations and the desire for self-exploration. Apply Gilbert’s ideas in helping emerging adults. For this essay please address the following: What role might super-replicators play in establishing emerging adulthood as a life stage? Can surrogates help emerging adults find happiness?
