Paraplegia

Andrew Huberman discusses the impact of being rendered paraplegic on happiness levels, referencing a study by Dr. Dan Gilbert. Initially, the study suggested that becoming paraplegic and winning the lottery had similar effects on happiness levels when assessed a year later. However, Gilbert later corrected this, clarifying that people who become paraplegic generally report lower happiness levels than those who win the lottery. This correction highlights the significant disruption that being rendered paraplegic can have on an individual's well-being 1.