
How to Craft a Meaningful Life with Emily Esfahani Smith
The One You Feed
The Experience Machine and the Search for Meaning
The experience machine thought experiment presents the idea that true happiness is more than just feeling pleasure constantly. People seek a life of worth and significance, aiming for their existence to encompass more than just momentary pleasure. The experiment challenges the notion that mere happiness equals a fulfilled life, emphasizing the desire for a meaningful and purposeful existence.
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