#1609

Mentioned in 26 episodes

The Sweet Spot

The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning

Book • 2021

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

Leon Windscheid

Mentioned in 26 episodes

Mentioned by

Paul Bloom

regarding his views on creating a sweet spot with suffering.

Nature vs. Nurture (with Paul Bloom)

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

as the author of a new book about why people enjoy pain.

#188 - David Allen - The Art Of Stress-Free Productivity

Mentioned by

Sean Illing

as one of his favorite psychologists, whose books are fun, enlightening, and full of practical wisdom.

Happiness isn’t the goal

Erwähnt von

Leon Windscheid

als ein Buch, das beschreibt, warum Menschen den Schmerz suchen.

Mach nicht was du liebst - die Kontrast-Hypothese

Mentioned by Paul Bloom in the podcast as his new book that explores the pleasures of suffering in the search for meaning.

You Can’t Always Want What You Like

Mentioned by

Mike Maughan

in relation to the idea that humans seek meaning, often linked with suffering.

202. Why Can’t We Tolerate Discomfort?

Mentioned by

Kim Mills

as Dr.

Paul Bloom

's most recent book.

Encore -- Why we choose to suffer, with Paul Bloom, PhD

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

as

Paul Bloom

's previous book, discussed in a prior EconTalk episode.

Paul Bloom on Psych, Psychology, and the Human Mind

Mentioned by

Paul Bloom

, who wrote about the optimal level of struggle and difficulty important for a good life.

Ep129 "Is utopia possible or do human brains preclude it?" with Paul Bloom

Mentioned by

Laurie Santos

as the author of a book exploring why we sometimes get pleasure from pain.

The Fun of Eating a Pepper Hotter Than the Sun

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