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The Sweet Spot: why pain can be a pleasure

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This chapter delves into the intricate relationship between pain, pleasure, and suffering with insights from a Yale professor. It examines why some individuals are drawn to painful experiences and how suffering can lead to a more meaningful existence, while also promoting the idea of 'motivational pluralism' to balance various human desires.

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