Reply #3: interesting implications for society

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"The focus of Kashdan’s class that day was the distinction between feeling good, which according to positive psychologists only creates a hunger for more pleasure — they call this syndrome the hedonic treadmill — and doing good, which can lead to lasting happiness."
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A lot of politicians must enjoy being on the hedonic treadmill because they sure aren't interested in the "do good" road.

Could this kind of training lead to more responsible and altruistic leadership? Or does it dull creativity and produce pollyannas who lose the ability to see anything wrong? And what about 'do-gooders' who OVERdo it?

Interesting article--thanks for posting.