yeah a lot of human activity seems to just be the pursuit of pleasure (carrot) and the avoidance of pain (stick).
I think a person needs to properly internalize that thought to escape the cycle - but habit-forming addictions (especially those that culminate in physical withdrawal) can be insurmountable hurdles for individuals to conquer
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yeah a lot of human activity seems to just be the pursuit of pleasure (carrot) and the avoidance of pain (stick).
I think a person needs to properly internalize that thought to escape the cycle - but habit-forming addictions (especially those that culminate in physical withdrawal) can be insurmountable hurdles for individuals to conquer