Can pain and suffering sweeten our lives?
Published on Dec 11, 2021, 9:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:50:59
Published on Dec 11, 2021, 9:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:50:59
Jonathan Bastian talks with psychologist Paul Bloom about the role that hardship and pain play in living a good life. Bloom, author of “The Sweet Spot,” explores why — from running a marathon to eating spicy food — suffering helps us to thrive and gives us satisfaction.
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