It is a strange paradox: every metric of prosperity is hitting record highs, yet everyone is miserable. We have more access to technology, global cuisine, and information than any generation in history. Our homes are bigger, gadgets faster, and the convenience economy means we barely lift a finger for basic needs. Yet, there’s a pervasive cloud of pessimism hanging over the country. We’ve become professional complainers, mistaking minor inconveniences for systemic failures. It’s as if our material comfort has lowered our threshold for discomfort so much that we’ve lost the ability to be content. We refuse to be happy because we’re constantly looking for the next thing to be outraged about. Are we just spoiled, or have we forgotten how to actually appreciate what we have built? #economics #culture #philosophy