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Epicurean mystics sought extreme emotional flatlining

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While often confused with hedonists, these thinkers actually just wanted 'ataraxia,' which translates to absolute tranquil freedom from distress. They avoided complex relationships and loud events strictly to maintain a perfectly boring, totally flatlined emotional state.

Epicurean mystics sought extreme emotional flatlining
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