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You actually made pretty bold claims about discontent being the human condition, I'd say they need proper justification if you want them to be taken as universa
by theoh 8y ago
You actually made pretty bold claims about discontent being the human condition, I'd say they need proper justification if you want them to be taken as universal truths, not just personal opinions.
- bitexploder 8y agohttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/aug/17/psychology-happiness-contentment-humans-aspire-goals-accomplish-evolution https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/aug/17/psycho...
- theoh 8y agoWell, if we're quoting Psychology Today bloggers (that author is one), how about this counterpoint: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meditation-modern-life/201709/your-set-point-happiness https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meditation-modern-li... I don't think it's a good idea to take Psychology Today or any other pop psychology writing too seriously. Science doesn't have the answers yet in this area.
- bitexploder 8y agoI read this. Thinking things over. Thanks for the thoughtful discussion on this topic.