The modern struggle revolves around individuals disconnected from their tribes, religions, and cultural networks, trying to resist the weaponized temptations such as alcohol, drugs, pornography, processed foods, news media, and social media. The abundance of these pleasures leads to addiction, desensitization, and eventual misery when absent. Breaking addictions is challenging as it requires not only physical withdrawal but also a complete lifestyle change. Giving up artificial sources of pleasure often results in social challenges and the need to find new activities and friends. The habit of constantly looking forward to events involving these artificial pleasures leads to a life of suffering and dissatisfaction, highlighting the difficulty of breaking free from these modern vices.