Ouch! That feels great!
- sciart0
- Jun 14
- 1 min read
From this week's Hidden Brain audio/podcast:
We generally think of pain as something to be avoided. But psychologist Paul Bloom says that as much as we’re wired to avoid suffering, we also seek it out. This week, we begin a two-part mini-series about the curious pleasure we take in certain forms of pain.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
*How shared painful experiences bring people together
*The role of contrast in seeking out suffering
*Why we pursue challenges to overcome