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For some reason HN won't let me reply to Houshalter's post, but... > objectively How can pain be objective? The universe doesn't give a shit that some lumpy s

by zyxley 12y ago

For some reason HN won't let me reply to Houshalter's post, but... > objectively How can pain be objective? The universe doesn't give a shit that some lumpy sacks of meat dislike certain experiences, and exactly the same action can be unpleasant for some people but pleasant for others. (BDSM enthusiasts, for example, often actively seek out experiences that other people would consider painful.)

Houshalter 12y ago
>How can pain be objective? Do you object that a pin prick is bad? Do you want to avoid being pricked?
- zyxley 12y ago
  >Do you object that a pin prick is bad? That depends on the context. If it's acupuncture, for example, it can be quite good, even if the precise sensation is exactly the same as the otherwise unpleasant case of poking myself with a needle while sewing.