[[Thinking]] Lon Setnik **Date: [[2022-02-14]]** **What is the big idea?** The more we achieve, have, or experience, the more we need in order to feel. 19th-century philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer said, “Wealth is like sea-water; the more we drink, the thirstier we become; and the same is true of fame.” **What does this remind me of?** Addiction, cycling and increasing needs for stimulus to get the same dopamine response. Related to [[Craving]]. The secret to unhappiness is expectations. **When have I come across this lately?** [[Dopamine Nation]] **When do I want to stumble across this?** Hashtags: #on/craving **Is this related to a doing or todo project?** **Sources:** [How to want less](https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/03/why-we-are-never-satisfied-happiness/621304/)