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Values, principles, and behavior change (with Eric Zimmer)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
Balancing Reducing Suffering and Increasing Happiness
Some individuals prioritize reducing suffering, finding it charitable to help alleviate pain in those with disabilities. Others focus more on increasing happiness, believing it to be inspiring to bring joy to those already doing okay. The speaker, having experienced addiction, initially leaned towards reducing suffering but later broadened to valuing both aspects equally. They emphasize the importance of addressing the issue of people who are doing okay but not flourishing, considering it a crucial problem, although not more significant than preventing basic suffering like disease and poverty.
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