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This assumes that the happiness is the goal of existence. While true for some people, it does not mean that is a universal truth for everybody.

• coldtea 8y ago
  It does, since happiness is by definition the goal. What makes you happy can change (it could even be getting executed if it helps a great cause), but nobody is content with being miserable.
  • jniedrauer 8y ago
    You're speaking for yourself. Given a hypothetical button which could perfectly simulate the chemical conditions of self-actualization, do you think everyone would be content to use it every day and do nothing else for the rest of their lives?
    • coldtea 8y ago
      >You're speaking for yourself No, I was making a general statement that is tautological, and thus applies irrespective of any person. >Given a hypothetical button which could perfectly simulate the chemical conditions of self-actualization, do you think everyone would be content to use it every day and do nothing else for the rest of their lives? That would just mean that self-actualization for them involves struggle, and they don't want it in ready made form. But they still want their self-actualization (just not a pre-packaged medically induced one). I already mentioned that for some self-actualization can even include being executed for a great cause -- you think those types would be the ones to content with medically-induced feelings of self-actualization?