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What drives people to pursue impossible goals

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From hunting for a mythical treasure, to solving the mystery of life in the universe -- why some people are driven to dedicate their lives to unachievable goals, and what that commitment to optimism means to the rest of us.

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What drives people to pursue impossible goals

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