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Back to EpisodesPaul Bloom on Happiness, Suffering, and the Sweet Spot
Episode 812
Published 4 years, 10 months ago
Description
Author and psychologist Paul Bloom of the University of Toronto talks about his book, The Sweet Spot, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Bloom argues that suffering is underrated--suffering is part of happiness and meaning. This is a wide-ranging discussion of popular culture, religion, and what we hope to get out of life.