Today's youth are increasingly affected by societal ideals of productivity and conformity, resulting in heightened anxiety, depression, and alienation. Beyond conventional explanations for these issues, the article suggests a deeper existential void, indicating a lack of joy and meaning in life. Philosopher Gilles Deleuze challenges us to rethink passive emotional states like ressentiment and emphasizes the transformative potential of desire as a vital force for creativity and freedom. It argues for educational spaces fostered in joy and affirmation, as opposed to compliance, enabling a more meaningful existence for young individuals.
Desire can be a vital force, essential for creativity and connection, yet it has been framed as something dangerous that requires management and restraint.
Many young people today face rising anxiety and depression due to societal pressures, but the true issue may be a lack of joy and meaning in life.
Philosophy offers a way of rethinking our lives and emotions, contrasting with the limitations of societal standards and mental health metrics.
Educational spaces must transcend compliance and coping, fostering joy, freedom, and creativity to counteract the pervasive feelings of disconnection among youth.
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