Actually, I have pondered this as well. Something that would be very, very interesting to do, (although inhumane) is to train a baby that pain is a good thing. I am curious if pain can be recognized as just a sensation (I'm chilly, it's humid outside) and not have negative connotations attached. What if one were to pinch or burn a newborn infant (I feel terrible just typing that) and instill a positive reaction (smiling, laughing, etc) with each time, just like when a child learns wrong from right.
I would be very curious if one could just recognize pain as a sensation, but not be bothered enough by it to react.
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