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The Sweet Spot Between Pleasure and Pain with Paul Bloom
Paul Bloom explores the idea that there is more to living a good life than simple hedonistic pleasure, and suggests that suffering may actually be enjoyed in four ways. He delves into various topics such as the difference between men and women's sexual fantasies, the correlation between money and happiness, and how living in a hyper-convenient world can lead to misery.
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Professor of psychology, Paul Bloom, discusses the idea that there may be more to living a good life than simple hedonistic pleasure, and explores the four ways that we enjoy suffering, from watching sad movies to training for a marathon.
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Summary
Professor of psychology, Paul Bloom, discusses the idea that there may be more to living a good life than simple hedonistic pleasure, and explores the four ways that we enjoy suffering, from watching sad movies to training for a marathon.