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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2015 8:20:43 GMT 7
In simplest terms, What is pleasure? It seems to me that 'pleasure' as applied to humans means one thing-a sense of good feeling and happiness.
This comes about from chemical reactions in the brain. So is sexual pleasure, pleasure from drugs, satisfaction from food, etc. all basically the same thing? People expend lots of effort in seeking pleasure, although seeking it via drugs/alcohol/medication can be disastrous. In any event, if pleasure can be induced via electrical stimulation of the brain, could we wipe out addictions all at once?
Let's not confuse 'pleasure' with 'happiness' here. Happiness is way more complicated and elusive than simple pleasure. It's the totality of thousands of small incidents of pleasure. Michael Crichton's book 'The Terminal Man' is an interesting read.
What gives you a kick out of life? Let's not just focus on that Happy Hour beer but other means of acquiring 'pleasure'.
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Post by Soutpeel on Apr 25, 2015 9:08:54 GMT 7
Gerbils & badger cheese
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Post by curtaintwitcher on Apr 25, 2015 9:54:53 GMT 7
schadenfreude...lots of it...
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Post by smokie36 on Apr 25, 2015 9:57:46 GMT 7
The smell of buttercups.
Watching ducks sail around the pond (I always take a water pistol)
Crashing waves on a beach....I love that rhythm.
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Post by Soutpeel on Apr 25, 2015 10:35:10 GMT 7
The smell of buttercups. Watching ducks sail around the pond (I always take a water pistol) Crashing waves on a beach....I love that rhythm. Watching ducks sail around the pond....Water pistol ?.... duck-my-lifea 12 bore you mean ? |
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Post by SirToad on Apr 25, 2015 10:45:46 GMT 7
Sitting on the rocks of my local beach (UK) listening to the waves crashing in
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Post by curtaintwitcher on Apr 25, 2015 11:00:13 GMT 7
...^we're kindred spirits: I like sitting on the dock of the bay, watchin' the ti-i-de roll away...
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Post by pgrahmm on Apr 25, 2015 11:43:05 GMT 7
↑↑↑↑↑ Wastin'time?????
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Post by Johnny on Apr 25, 2015 11:46:27 GMT 7
I rather enjoy looking at family pictures and seeing how poorly my siblings are ageing compared to me.
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Post by pgrahmm on Apr 25, 2015 11:49:41 GMT 7
Whatever blows up your skirt???
Best argument for wearing a kilt I've ever heard.....
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Post by thaddeus on Apr 25, 2015 11:53:27 GMT 7
schadenfreude...lots of it... Like watching someone else's personal crisis unfold on FaceBook? |
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Post by SirToad on Apr 25, 2015 11:58:05 GMT 7
schadenfreude...lots of it... Like watching someone else's personal crisis unfold on FaceBook? I've seen a few right meltdowns on that... |
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Post by Phil on Apr 25, 2015 16:59:23 GMT 7
I remember Marlilyn's dress blowing up....I still like that picture!
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Post by curtaintwitcher on Apr 25, 2015 17:43:54 GMT 7
...you realize that was staged, don't you?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2015 17:46:11 GMT 7
I don't know, it happens to me all the time.  |
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