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Happier-ness with author Arthur Brooks
A Bit of Optimism
The Relationship Between Pleasure and Happiness
Pleasure and enjoyment are not the same. Pleasure is a limbic phenomenon produced by dopamine. The pursuit of pleasure doesn't bring happiness. Enjoyment involves pleasure, people, and memory. Instead of taking things away to address behavioral addictions, add people and memory. If something brings you pleasure, don't do it alone.
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