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by borgdefenser 468 days ago
It is really besides the point because of the way the dopaminergic system works.

What was good enough yesterday is expected today and won't be good enough tomorrow.

That is practically what makes us human.

Whatever you get today with no effort won't be enough tomorrow.

The ideal modern life is really one that is challenging enough that you don't get everything at once but not too hard that you can't make progress.