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Why we choose to suffer, with Paul Bloom, PhD
Speaking of Psychology
The Connection Between Pain and Pleasure
The author says there are many ways in which suffering can give us pleasure. Some of the voluntary pain and suffering we pick up is in service of other goals, like a morality or having a meaningful life. One theory b t s m is that it's an escape from the self. Sometimes our self consciousness, our self thoughts, are unpleasant and good,. sharp sudden pain is often a way to clear our head.
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