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Nearly In The Mile High Club - Wrap Up #52
Planes, Trains and Automobiles and the Hedonic Treadmill
A re-watch of the classic film Planes, Trains and Automobiles with children leads to a discussion on the "hedonic treadmill." This psychological concept explains why repeated exposure to a stimulus reduces its emotional impact over time. While the kids enjoyed the slapstick humor, the adult viewer found the underlying drama of the characters' struggle more resonant.