The article discusses the paradox of modern progress resulting in anxiety and division despite advancements in technology and comfort. It highlights E.O. Wilson's insight that humans have not evolved to cope with the fast-paced, technologically driven world we inhabit today. While society has created a utopian-like lifestyle filled with conveniences, this has led to greater existential suffering as our emotional and biological needs remain rooted in prehistoric conditions. True fulfillment is identified as stemming from healthy relationships rather than superficial achievements or screen-mediated interactions.
We cannot derive deep happiness from that which our evolutionary ancestors never experienced.
The attention economy profits from our fear, anger, hatred, outrage, and division at our expense.
True happiness is found in healthy relationshipsânot wealth, fame, power, or screen-mediated experiences.
The real problem of humanity is the following: we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology.
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