#291 — Where is Happiness?
Making Sense with Sam Harris
The Human Mind and the Pursuit of Happiness
The pursuit of happiness is complex and influenced by human nature, which often prioritizes urges for money, power, pleasure, and fame over genuine well-being. The comparison to others plays a significant role in assessing success in these areas, providing a temporary reward similar to physiological satisfaction. However, this approach fails to yield lasting happiness, as true contentment is not derived from external validation or comparisons. Instead, deeper understanding reveals that mother nature does not inherently aim for our happiness, suggesting that ultimate fulfillment requires strategies beyond social comparisons and material gains.
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