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But isn't the paper clip scenario more a goal then an ideal? Most people change their goals throughout life - not many kids find themselves at age 30 still want

But isn't the paper clip scenario more a goal then an ideal? Most people change their goals throughout life - not many kids find themselves at age 30 still wanton to be a fairy or superman. I do see what you mean by 'values' (or top level 'goals'), but I would consider that very different to a 'goal' like making lots of paper clips.

Houshalter 11y ago
Why do you do anything? Because you have wants/desires/values. And those don't change. Why does a kid want to be superman? Because it sounds interesting or cool or fun. You don't lose your sense of interestingness or funness or coolness throughout your life, you just decide other things are more interesting or more fun. That is what I mean by "top level" goal.