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The Antidote To Hedonic Adaptation

The Antidote To Hedonic Adaptation

Update: 2024-10-01
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The US hails consumption as a patriotic duty. But refraining from buying isn't a punishment, and practicing a bit of self-control both resets our hedonistic baseline and re-centers our behaviors around moderation. 


It's paradoxical but true: Imposing temporary limits ultimately sets you free. On today's show author John Oakes discusses the numerous benefits associated with fasting from food, from spending, and everything in between.


 

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[9:00 ] What do ancient philosophers have to say about self-control, holding back, and managing desires?

[13:00 ] Musings on why it's important to put limits on ourselves even though our economy thrives when we consume without limits

[25:00 ] We can do hard things! The personal benefits associated with embarking on a challenge and accomplishing it

[29:00 ] Is overconsumption contributing to our nationwide 'modern malaise'?


 

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The Antidote To Hedonic Adaptation

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