#1209

Mentioned in 19 episodes

The Sweet Spot

The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning

Book • 2021

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

Caleb Bissinger

Shankar Vedantam

Scott Barry Kaufman

Mentioned in 19 episodes

Mentioned by

Paul Bloom

regarding his views on creating a sweet spot with suffering.

Nature vs. Nurture (with Paul Bloom)

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

as the author of a new book about why people enjoy pain.

#188 - David Allen - The Art Of Stress-Free Productivity

Mentioned by

Sean Illing

as one of his favorite psychologists, whose books are fun, enlightening, and full of practical wisdom.

Happiness isn’t the goal

Mentioned by

Mike Maughan

in relation to the idea that humans seek meaning, often linked with suffering.

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.

You Can’t Always Want What You Like

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

as

Paul Bloom

's previous book, discussed in a prior EconTalk episode.

Paul Bloom on Psych, Psychology, and the Human Mind

Recommended by Michael Kovnat, highlighting the paradoxical theory that suffering can enhance pleasure.

The Pleasures of Suffering

Mentioned by

Laurie Santos

as the author of a book exploring why we sometimes get pleasure from pain.

The Fun of Eating a Pepper Hotter Than the Sun

Mentioned by

Kim Mills

as Dr.

Paul Bloom

's most recent book.

Encore -- Why we choose to suffer, with Paul Bloom, PhD

Mentioned by

Sam Harris

as his most recent book, discussing pain and suffering's role in a good life.

#266 — The Limits of Pleasure

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

Mentioned by

Jon Beale

in the context of chosen suffering vs. general suffering.

Episode #47: Digging into how to “be well” with Dr. Rick Hanson

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

when discussing a podcast with Paul Bloom about why people like pain.

#160 - Michael Blevins - A Conversation Not About Fitness

Mentioned by

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

Authored by

Paul Bloom

, it explores the balance between suffering and pleasure in the pursuit of happiness.

Bloom on Bloom | Paul Bloom

Mentioned by

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

Recommended by

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 || The Pleasures of Suffering

Mentioned by

Shankar Vedantam

as the book written by psychologist

Paul Bloom

.

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