Making the World Sparkle Again
Hidden Brain
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The Complexity of Savoring and Overcoming Experiences
This chapter examines how human intuition often leads us to prolong pleasurable experiences and hasten through unpleasant ones, despite the wisdom in cherishing both. It highlights the challenge of applying this wisdom in real life and discusses the mind's tendency to habituate to various emotional states, affecting our appreciation of both joy and hardship.
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