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Existentialism & Authenticity (feat. Olivia Sun)

The Sisyphus 55 Podcast

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Exploring the Concept of Cruel Optimism and its Application in Life

This chapter explores the concept of cruel optimism and its impact on pursuing happiness and fulfillment. The hosts discuss how it applies to various aspects of life, including hedonism and finding autotelic activities, and reference feminist literature theories on attachment to harmful activities.

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