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Mentioned by Sean Illing as one of his favorite psychologists, whose books are fun, enlightening, and full of practical wisdom.
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Happiness isn’t the goal
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Mike Maughan in relation to the idea that humans seek meaning, often linked with suffering.
Mike Maughan in relation to the idea that humans seek meaning, often linked with suffering.
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202. Why Can’t We Tolerate Discomfort?
Mentioned by Paul Bloom in the podcast as his new book that explores the pleasures of suffering in the search for meaning.
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You Can’t Always Want What You Like
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Laurie Santos as the author of a book exploring why we sometimes get pleasure from pain.
Laurie Santos as the author of a book exploring why we sometimes get pleasure from pain.20 snips
The Fun of Eating a Pepper Hotter Than the Sun
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Sam Harris as his most recent book, discussing pain and suffering's role in a good life.
Sam Harris as his most recent book, discussing pain and suffering's role in a good life.
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#266 — The Limits of Pleasure
Recommended by Michael Kovnat, highlighting the paradoxical theory that suffering can enhance pleasure.
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The Pleasures of Suffering
Mentioned by Linda Yueh as the subject of the podcast episode, discussing his new book about pain, pleasure, and suffering.
The Sweet Spot: why pain can be a pleasure
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Ryan Holiday ; it explores how effort, struggle, and difficulty can lead to the joys of mastery and flow.
Ryan Holiday ; it explores how effort, struggle, and difficulty can lead to the joys of mastery and flow.
Paul Bloom on Why We Need Heroes
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Paul Bloom , it explores the balance between suffering and pleasure in the pursuit of happiness.
Paul Bloom , it explores the balance between suffering and pleasure in the pursuit of happiness.
Bloom on Bloom | Paul Bloom
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Rufus Griscom as a book exploring the pleasures of suffering and the search for meaning.
Rufus Griscom as a book exploring the pleasures of suffering and the search for meaning.
Susan Cain & Daniel Pink: Writing, Longing, and the Search for Meaning
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Caleb Bissinger and Rufus Griscom for its exploration of the relationship between pain and pleasure, and how intentional suffering can enhance our lives.
Caleb Bissinger and Rufus Griscom for its exploration of the relationship between pain and pleasure, and how intentional suffering can enhance our lives. HURT SO GOOD: The Pleasures of Suffering (Paul Bloom & Susan Cain)
Mentioned by Sean Illing as a new book exploring the relationship between suffering and meaning in human life.
The good life is painful
Mentioned by Scott Barry Kaufman as Paul Bloom 's most recent book, discussing the pleasures of suffering and the search for meaning.
Paul Bloom 's most recent book, discussing the pleasures of suffering and the search for meaning.
Paul Bloom || The Pleasures of Suffering
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Tom Bilyeu as a book that explores the evolutionary underpinnings of chosen suffering and the biological roots of human morality.
Tom Bilyeu as a book that explores the evolutionary underpinnings of chosen suffering and the biological roots of human morality.
Paul Bloom: Learn to Embrace Suffering, Live A Life of Meaning and Find Purpose In Your Life
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Dan Harris as the author's most recent book, exploring the idea of chosen suffering and its potential benefits.
Dan Harris as the author's most recent book, exploring the idea of chosen suffering and its potential benefits.
The Right Kind of Suffering | Paul Bloom
