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Craving for Longing: Why We Enjoy Exquisite Experiences
01:46 - 10:24 (08:37)
We crave for a state of longing, a joyful-sorrowful blend, triggered by exquisite experiences that seem to come from other worlds, but only last a moment, leading to our stubborn conviction that we come from a perfect and beautiful world beyond our reach.
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The speaker reflects on music's unusual ability to elicit intense emotions, even when the music isn't explicitly sad or happy.
01:46 - 05:13 (03:26)
Music
Summary
The speaker reflects on music's unusual ability to elicit intense emotions, even when the music isn't explicitly sad or happy.
ChapterCraving for Longing: Why We Enjoy Exquisite Experiences
EpisodeThe bittersweet joy in longing | Susan Cain
PodcastTED Talks Daily
This podcast explores the idea that longing is the root of human creativity and the catalyst for some of the greatest achievements in history.
05:13 - 10:24 (05:11)
Longing
Summary
This podcast explores the idea that longing is the root of human creativity and the catalyst for some of the greatest achievements in history. It argues that the feeling of exquisite joy mixed with sorrow is what motivates us to keep reaching for something beyond our grasp.