Progress Is Making Us Unhappy - Here’s How - Future IQ
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Why are people angrier than ever, even though the world has never been better? From road rage in India to global protests, frustration is everywhere. But here’s the paradox: as societies improve, we actually become less tolerant of the flaws that remain. This is called the Perfection Paradox, the closer we get to progress, the more even tiny imperfections feel unbearable.In this episode of Future IQ, we explore why improved roads make us complain about potholes, why better safety makes us obsess over minor crimes, and why history shows revolutions often happen during times of progress, not decline. Backed by psychology experiments and real-world examples, this episode uncovers why we keep finding new things to be unhappy about and how to focus on the real issues without losing optimism.
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