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How do you recognise the difference between a need and a desire? (mander.xyz)
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What signals do you look for? Do you decide based on reason or instinct?

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[–] [S] 1 point 1 year ago (4 children)

and instead something people have to do to survive?

Eventually that group of "things" grows endlessly, no? The hedonistic treadmill?

You can keep a person alive in a zoo easily. Water, food, shelter. Untill they realise they're in a zoo. Then the "need" for freedom arises.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Why does the list grow? How? Who does that? And of course there are more details than just energy/nutrition, water on that list, those are just the most obvious and basic things. You also need breathable air etc.

    The example, freedom, is undefined. People in the USA think they have freedom, I think they are living in a dystopian world.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 year ago* (2 children)

    Why does the list grow? How?

    Exactly my question too.

    Who does that?

    I observe it everywhere. For example when people say they need a vacation. Or when people say they need strong social bonds.

    It's obviously not a necessity to keep their body alive. But I do believe they view it as a genuine need?

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