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68. Why Do We Want What We Can’t Have?

No Stupid Questions

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This chapter explores the psychology behind humanity's fascination with unattainable goals and the ensuing feelings of envy and self-loathing. It examines whether this desire is a social signal or rooted in an intrinsic need for fulfillment, highlighting the complexities of our behavior and tribal instincts.

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