“The pursuit of happiness is overrated—meaning and purpose matter more”
Agree
- Happiness is fleeting and shallow
- Purpose gives life direction
- Meaning survives hardship better
- Great achievements require sacrifice
- Fulfillment beats pleasure
Disagree
- What's the point without joy?
- Happiness is the ultimate human goal
- Purpose without happiness feels empty
- Evolution wired us to seek pleasure
- Suffering for meaning is Stockholm syndrome
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