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Alain de Botton on the complexity of modern love

Life Examined

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The Complexity of Modern Love and the Dulling of Emotional Pain

In this chapter, the speakers discuss the societal trend of wanting to eliminate all forms of pain, both physical and mental, and highlight the consequences of this mindset on managing mental health. They introduce the concept of anti-fragility and discuss how anxiety can be embraced as a human feature.

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