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#138 Classic episode – Sharon Hewitt Rawlette on why pleasure and pain are the only things that intrinsically matter

80,000 Hours Podcast

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The Instrumental Value of Suffering in Personal Growth

This chapter delves into the intricate link between suffering and personal development, highlighting how discomfort can lead to positive change. The speaker emphasizes the role of suffering in addressing life’s challenges and cultivating important character traits like compassion and perseverance.

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