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Joscha Bach explores the paradox of desire and perfection

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Joscha Bach discusses the concept of "dream chocolate," a hypothetical perfect chocolate that, if it existed, would cease to be desirable once attained. This thought experiment explores the nature of desire, satisfaction, and the role of imperfection in maintaining interest and motivation. Bach suggests that the pursuit and the idealization of a goal are often more fulfilling than its actual achievement. AI

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Joscha Bach explores the paradox of desire and perfection

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    The Dream Chocolate That Stopped Being Real (Joscha Bach)

    Joscha Bach on a dream he had when he was two or three. He was about to eat a chocolate with a very strong smell, and he woke up just before it reached his mouth. He still knew everything about the chocolate, but it was no longer real. So he fell asleep again, went back into the …

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