[[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/)