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Burdens of Creating Meaning and Purpose
The current meaning crisis stems from individuals being burdened with the task of creating their own meaning, leading to dissatisfaction and a desire for more. This burden is exacerbated by the societal pressures on young people in a social media-driven world, where identities are fluid and endless choices of self-expression exist. The crisis is also tied to a struggle of existential justification, as individuals grapple with defining their purpose while belonging only to themselves.