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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 Intricacies of Experience and Connection

This chapter examines philosophical thought experiments centered on pleasure, pain, and the essence of personal relationships. It explores the significance of genuine connections beyond their emotional benefits and dives into the complexity of human sensory experiences and their philosophical implications. The discussion emphasizes the nuanced interplay between direct experiences and representational frameworks in understanding moral and emotional dimensions of existence.

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