king midas problem
The "King Midas problem" refers to a situation where having more of something desirable becomes a burden and leads to negative consequences. It is derived from the ancient Greek myth of King Midas, who was granted the power to turn everything he touched into gold, only to realize that this gift became a curse when he couldn't eat, drink, or touch his loved ones without turning them into gold.
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- consequences of actions
- cursed blessings
- desire for wealth
- foolishness versus wisdom
- generosity
- golden touch
- greed
- greek folklore
- greek gods
- hubris
- midas' donkey ears
- moral lessons
- mythology
- pursuit of happiness
- reasoning and decision-making
- redemption
- the power of a wish
- the value of non-material things
- tragic characters
- transmutation