

The pleasure of pain
Jun 10, 2023
Exploring the relationship between pleasure, pain, and suffering. Delving into the concept of benign masochism and examples of seeking pain for pleasure. Discussing the satisfaction that comes from seeking effort, difficulty, and working through challenging tasks. Exploring the uniqueness of human appetites and the mysteries of different desires. Examining the concept of meaningful jobs and conflicting perspectives on parenthood. Discovering ground rules for achieving a mix of happiness and difficulty in life.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Seeking Pleasure through Pain: The Concept of Benign Masochism
02:17 • 13min
Seeking Effort and Difficulty for Value and Satisfaction
15:36 • 2min
The Importance of Process and the Uniqueness of Human Appetites
17:23 • 2min
Meaningful Jobs and the Complexities of Parenthood
19:22 • 7min
Ground rules for a mix of happiness and difficulty in life
25:59 • 3min