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The Unknown-Satisfaction Objection

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The unknown-satisfaction objection: a desire can be satisfied without ever touching the desirer — and what never touches you is hard to call your well-being.

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You wish a hard-luck colleague success; years later, unknown to you, he thrives abroad. The wish came true; your life stayed exactly as it was.