S01E127

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Is Pain Necessary?

Name: Is Pain Necessary?
Released: 2024-09-01
Duration: 27 min

September 1, 202427m

Overview

Pain has a bad reputation, and we go to great lengths to avoid it: from painkillers to general self-care. It has even been said that our society rejects not only physical pain, but social pain as well. Despite our quest for pleasure, 42 asks the question: is pain necessary?

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