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Beyond Simple Pleasure Seeking
- Psychological hedonism claims we only seek pleasure and avoid pain, often instrumentally suffering for pleasure.
- Paul Bloom argues humans pursue many things beyond pleasure, like meaning, purpose, morality, and truth.
Hedonic Treadmill Limits Pleasure
- Hedonic treadmill shows seeking pleasure often leads to boredom and dissatisfaction.
- Bloom suggests pursuing enduring goods and meaningful goals rather than just pleasure for a fulfilling life.
Crossword Puzzle Satisfaction Example
- Paul Bloom shares his personal struggle with crossword puzzles, which provides satisfaction despite difficulty.
- This illustrates people often seek challenging goals not solely for pleasure but for satisfaction or meaning.