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I can see where lack of some kind of physical pain could be a big problem. You know, stretch that muscle till it breaks, warm that hand over the fire till it burns, etc.. Nervous system feedback in the form of pain keeps us from damaging ourselves in many cases.
Perhaps mental anguish works in the same manner. If we are content then we may be OK with whatever comes our way. However when we are distressed with something we may go to great pains to correct it. I imagine this can also work against the betterment of mankind such as, I am distressed that I don't have absolute power over everyone.
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