Nosic proposed a classic experiment, a thought experiment, e experience machine. This will sort of stimulate your brain in a certain way. And for the rest of your natural life that your body will last, you will experience a life of wonder satis action. Now, if you asked people to go into the experience machine, it ashen gets a little bit messy. But many people say, ye, that sounds really good. So true. A, let's talk about nosi and alana watts, who both posed some interesting, a thought experiments.
Author and psychologist Paul Bloom of the University of Toronto talks about his book, The Sweet Spot, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Bloom argues that suffering is underrated--suffering is part of happiness and meaning. This is a wide-ranging discussion of popular culture, religion, and what we hope to get out of life.