Maximizing Desires
Mary Hirschfeld discusses how our pursuit of infinite desires through material possessions can lead to a distorted and insatiable desire for more. She argues that humans have deeper ideas about the infinite, such as the infinite good of God and the richness of human relationships, and misdirecting our desire for the infinite onto material things can leave us constantly hungry for more. Russ Roberts adds that the pursuit of material possessions or physical appearance is ultimately unsatisfying and suggests focusing on the transcendent and timeless aspects of life.In this clip
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