Chapter
The Pleasure of Suffering and the Art of Attention
15:15 - 19:46 (04:30)
This podcast discusses Jeremy Bentham's term of "good reputation" and how it relates to the pleasure of suffering. It also explores the idea that unpleasant things, such as a whip, can capture attention and bring pleasure to both the creator and the audience.
Clips
The pleasure obtained from self-inflicted harm is perceived as a display of strength, along with good reputation, while religious rituals involving pain and suffering are motivated by the need to demonstrate devotion and faith.
15:15 - 17:08 (01:53)
Summary
The pleasure obtained from self-inflicted harm is perceived as a display of strength, along with good reputation, while religious rituals involving pain and suffering are motivated by the need to demonstrate devotion and faith.
ChapterThe Pleasure of Suffering and the Art of Attention
Episode#402 - Paul Bloom - Why Pain & Suffering Are Necessary For A Good Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The experience of pain can be a powerful tool for focusing attention and spurring action, as demonstrated by examples ranging from dominatrixes to martial artists to C.S.
17:08 - 18:42 (01:33)
Summary
The experience of pain can be a powerful tool for focusing attention and spurring action, as demonstrated by examples ranging from dominatrixes to martial artists to C.S. Lewis.
ChapterThe Pleasure of Suffering and the Art of Attention
Episode#402 - Paul Bloom - Why Pain & Suffering Are Necessary For A Good Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The reason behind many grotesque pieces of art and the reasoning behind them is tied to the idea that as an artist, you're constantly in a battle for eyeballs, and when people see something grotesque or unpleasant, it captures their attention, making them remember it more.
18:42 - 19:46 (01:03)
Summary
The reason behind many grotesque pieces of art and the reasoning behind them is tied to the idea that as an artist, you're constantly in a battle for eyeballs, and when people see something grotesque or unpleasant, it captures their attention, making them remember it more.