Paul Bloom on Happiness, Suffering, and the Sweet Spot

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English - October 25, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 31.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 4K ratings
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Author and psychologist Paul Bloom of the University of Toronto talks about his book, The Sweet Spot, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Bloom argues that suffering is underrated--suffering is part of happiness and meaning. This is a wide-ranging discussion of popular culture, religion, and what we hope to get out of life.