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The Fun of Eating a Pepper Hotter Than the Sun
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Why Do We Hate Zombie Movies?
Paul uses the analogy of learning how to fly a plane. He says just like flight simulators actively seek out trouble, so too do we seek out negative imaginary experiences and the emotions that go with them. The fact that our minds get so much pleasure from fictional worlds like these also poses a bit of a cognitive puzzle. We'll meet a philosopher and happiness lab regular who's not only figured it out, but can share some tips on how applying this knowledge can give us a bigger happiness hit.
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