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Paul Bloom on Happiness, Suffering, and the Sweet Spot

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Exploring the Value of Real vs. Simulated Happiness

This chapter explores the thought experiments of philosophers Robert Nozick and Alan Watts, focusing on Nozick's 'experience machine.' It questions the significance of real versus simulated experiences and what defines a meaningful life.

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