How the Modern World Makes Us Mentally Ill
The modern world is wonderful in many ways (dentistry is good, cars are reliable, we can so easily keep in touch from Mexico with our grandmother in Scotland) – but it’s also powerfully and tragically geared to causing a high background level of anxiety and widespread low-level depression. (More here)
I miss the philosphical contents of the class but I am sure that no matter what “I will live and not just exist”. I will always find a way to be happy and content regardless of the pressure of being successful from the family and society. For me the defition of success is just to feel joy of life. .
Indeed ! Thats why i am a fan of books like Outliers and Walden. And all thanks to the mentors who have introduced me to these books at takshzila .