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Why You Always Want More, And How To Fix It | Michael Easter
10% Happier with Dan Harris
Exploring the Mismatch Between Scarcity and Abundance
The modern era presents a mismatch between ancient wiring that focused on scarcity and the current abundance available. This tendency to navigate the world from a mindset of anxiety and lack often leads to overindulgence and the constant search for what is missing. As humans encounter fewer problems over time, their threshold for what constitutes a problem decreases, resulting in a perception of persistent troubles. Despite significant improvements in the world over time, such as reduced hunger, increased literacy, and fewer wars, the human brain tends to overlook these advancements. This clouds judgment and undermines appreciation for the incredible advancements and quality of life in the present, which is undoubtedly the best time to be alive with access to essentials like hot running water, abundant food, and technological advancements enabling distant communication.
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