This podcast episode delves into the concept of habituation and its impact on various aspects of our lives. Habituation refers to the decrease in emotional and perceptual responses over time to constant or frequent stimuli. The episode explores how habituation affects our happiness levels, mental health, creativity, and ability to appreciate the mundane. It also discusses the risks of habituation, such as desensitization to danger, dishonesty, and oppression. Overall, the episode emphasizes the need to break up pleasant experiences to fully savor them and face unpleasant experiences head-on. It also highlights the importance of relying on data rather than solely relying on perceptions, particularly in addressing climate change.
