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The Sweet Spot
Paul Bloom
The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search For Meaning
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The Sweet Spot (2021) is a refreshing antidote to all the books we read about being positive at all costs. It argues that negative experiences like pain, suffering, and discomfort are not something to be shied away from. In fact, they can add value to our lives. Instead of trying to avoid discomfort, we need to find the right discomfort. That is, the kind of challenge that makes our lives meaningful.
About the author
Paul Bloom, a psychologist, teaches at the University of Toronto. He’s also the Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Yale University. A prolific writer, he’s been published in scientific journals as well as the New Yorker and the Atlantic. His other books include Just Babies, How Pleasure Works, and Against Empathy.
Who might enjoy this content?
- Self-help fans who are tired of all the toxic positivity
- Psychology lovers looking for an original perspective on how pain and suffering affect our lives
- Reflective seekers looking to understand what will give their lives a sense of purpose
