The article emphasizes the challenges young people face in building meaningful lives, primarily due to declining societal institutions and increased reliance on technology. Recent happiness research demonstrates the importance of real-life human connections for well-being. Arthur C. Brooks underscores that flourishing requires prioritizing close relationships with family and friends. With organized religion in decline and alternative communities scarce, fostering personal connections becomes essential for the youth to find purpose and happiness in their lives.
Building a meaningful life is hard for young people to do right now.
Collection
[
|
...
]