[extropy-chat] Transhedonism

[Hara Ra]

Momentary pleasure is Hedonism for 3 year olds. Deeper pleasure comes from 
deeper preparation. An example is Tantric Sex. Another is the creation of 
art. I guess we need a new word here, may I propose 'Transhedonism'.


>Living for the pleasures of the moment is pretty close to
>how I think of hedonism anyway. Seems to me like
>*all* pleasures are experienced in the moment as are
>all pains, we can *anticipate* pleasures and speak of
>"looking forward" to things and we can anticipate pain
>and be anxious about it, but anticipation of both takes
>place in the present. As does pride in accomplishment.
><snip>
>Why would mortals facing lifespans of seconds or of eons
>EVER delay gratification?
>
>Brett

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