Secular Buddhism 80 - Life Is Not Fair
Sep 18, 2018
This podcast explores the concept of fairness in life and the emotional impact of comparing rewards. It also discusses our tendency to perceive injustices and the importance of sitting with discomfort. The episode highlights the uniqueness of each moment and how we can rebel against comparison for a happier life.
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Flat Tire Money Thought Experiment
- Noah asks you to imagine getting a surprise $1,000 after a flat tire and feeling grateful.
- He then ups the scenario to someone else receiving $100,000 to show how fairness perceptions shift.
Comparison Changes Value
- Comparing what you have to what others get changes your experience of the original reward.
- The cucumber becomes worthless once you see someone else get a grape.
Unfair Monkey Experiment
- Noah recounts the kepichin monkey experiment where one monkey gets cucumbers and one gets grapes.
- The deprived monkey angrily rejects the cucumber and shakes the cage after seeing the grape reward.