The Next Big Idea HURT SO GOOD: The Pleasures of Suffering (Paul Bloom & Susan Cain)
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Mar 17, 2022 
Join Paul Bloom, a Yale psychology professor and author, alongside Susan Cain, the acclaimed author of "Quiet." They dive deep into why we seek pain alongside pleasure, revealing surprising insights about our love for spicy food, scary movies, and chosen suffering. Bloom discusses how discomfort can lead to resilience and meaning in our lives. They explore the complexities of pleasure derived from suffering, individual preferences for discomfort, and how these experiences might enhance our connections and understanding of happiness.
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Sauna Bliss
- Paul Bloom recounts a sauna experience in Finland.
- The extreme heat of the sauna, followed by a jump into a cold lake, created intense bliss.
Post-Sauna Indulgence
- After the sauna and lake cycles, Paul Bloom was given beer and sausages.
- He highlights how playing with pain can enhance subsequent pleasure.
Motivational Pluralism
- Humans are motivated by more than just pleasure; they seek meaning, purpose, and diverse experiences.
- Suffering can be a pathway to achieving these deeper desires, showcasing motivational pluralism.
