Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Are more Americans unhappy than ever before?

In American Greatness, Dennis Prager shares some things that are disturbing.
Though people have more money, better health care, better health, better housing, and more education, and live longer than at any time in history, they—especially young people—are unhappier than at any time since data collection began.

Why has this happened?

There is a number of reasons. Increased use of illicit drugs and prescription drug abuse, and less human interaction because of constant cellphone use are two widely offered, valid explanations.

But the biggest reason may be the almost-complete loss of values and meaning over the last half-century.

Let’s begin with values.
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