

The Progress Paradox
Book • 2003
In 'The Progress Paradox', Gregg Easterbrook argues that despite vast improvements in Western life over the past century, people today feel less happy than in previous generations.
He explores this paradox through the lens of positive psychology, suggesting that practices like gratitude and forgiveness can enhance well-being.
Easterbrook also discusses societal factors contributing to unhappiness, such as choice anxiety and abundance denial.
He explores this paradox through the lens of positive psychology, suggesting that practices like gratitude and forgiveness can enhance well-being.
Easterbrook also discusses societal factors contributing to unhappiness, such as choice anxiety and abundance denial.
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