Evolutionary Psychology and "Happiness"

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    Hi, there are 2 Essays I keep thinking about for a long time.

    I think it deals with a provocative critique of a naive view and approach regarding "Happiness". The whole Substack of David Pinshof seems to have the goal to be paradox and provocative but pure naturalistic, he reminds me a little bit of an modern Epicurus who confronts /challenges traditional believes, similiar to Epicurus in his time.

    I believe Epicurean philosophy actually resolves some of these points (eg. Happiness as an abstract concept instead of Pleasure/Pain, Difference between Desire and Pleasure, prudent pursuing of Pleasure ), while others may pose a challenge or perhaps warrant questioning (can Happiness be reached, is it a goal or an evolutionary trick....).

    What do you think about it ? That are the Essays, he has also an Podcast about Evolutionary Psychology:

    Happiness Is Bullshit
    You might think you want to be happy.
    www.everythingisbullshit.blog
    Happiness Is Bullshit Revisited
    Why You Don't Actually Want to Be Happy
    www.everythingisbullshit.blog

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