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Cakeism
Aug 29, 2023
Exploring the concept of Cakeism - wanting two good things at once, and the origins and examples of unrealistic situations where people are promised two good things.
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- Cakeism refers to the desire to have two good things at the same time or believing you can have two good things simultaneously when it is realistically impossible.
- The podcast provides examples of cakeism, such as wanting a better train service for a cheaper price, highlighting the unrealistic nature of expecting both benefits simultaneously.
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The concept of cakeism
Cakeism refers to the desire to have two good things at the same time or believing you can have two good things simultaneously when it is realistically impossible. The term is derived from the idiom 'you can't have your cake and eat it too', which implies that you can't have all the advantages. For example, wanting a better train service for a cheaper price is an example of cakeism.
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