Of course we are living in an age of anxiety – life is fragile, and short, and full of random brutal accidents.
But is it any worse now than it has been for all of human civilization?
We live in an age when the average age is increasing almost quickly – up to 85 years currently. Compare that to any other period of time and we are much better off. Better medicine, better technology, more comprehensive social safety nets.
Virtually everything is better now than it has ever been.
I would even argue that the decline in participation in religions is directly related to the reduction in anxiety among the general populace.
I would argue that we in the US are living in a golden age to rival the great golden ages of the past.
Of course we are living in an age of anxiety – life is fragile, and short, and full of random brutal accidents.
But is it any worse now than it has been for all of human civilization?
We live in an age when the average age is increasing almost quickly – up to 85 years currently. Compare that to any other period of time and we are much better off. Better medicine, better technology, more comprehensive social safety nets.
Virtually everything is better now than it has ever been.
I would even argue that the decline in participation in religions is directly related to the reduction in anxiety among the general populace.
I would argue that we in the US are living in a golden age to rival the great golden ages of the past.
You can thank the "so called" leaders of our country for the anxiety we feel. They inspire fear in their every move.
It is always the same, keep people afraid,and keep them in line. No wonder we are all anxious. News reports instill fear, advertising promotes fear, we live with fear at every turn.
When someone inspires us with the idea of hope, we need to listen. The reason people do not feel comfortable with it is because it is unusual.
You can thank the “so called” leaders of our country for the anxiety we feel. They inspire fear in their every move.
It is always the same, keep people afraid,and keep them in line. No wonder we are all anxious. News reports instill fear, advertising promotes fear, we live with fear at every turn.
When someone inspires us with the idea of hope, we need to listen. The reason people do not feel comfortable with it is because it is unusual.
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David Fishman on February 9, 2008, 8:47 AM
Wow. What an ideology aimed at the lowest common denominator. Change is only threatening to those who can't keep up.
David Fishman on February 9, 2008, 1:47 PM
Wow. What an ideology aimed at the lowest common denominator. Change is only threatening to those who can’t keep up.
Chris DeBruyn on February 14, 2008, 10:54 AM
Of course we are living in an age of anxiety – life is fragile, and short, and full of random brutal accidents.
But is it any worse now than it has been for all of human civilization?
We live in an age when the average age is increasing almost quickly – up to 85 years currently. Compare that to any other period of time and we are much better off. Better medicine, better technology, more comprehensive social safety nets.
Virtually everything is better now than it has ever been.
I would even argue that the decline in participation in religions is directly related to the reduction in anxiety among the general populace.
I would argue that we in the US are living in a golden age to rival the great golden ages of the past.
Chris DeBruyn on February 14, 2008, 3:54 PM
Of course we are living in an age of anxiety – life is fragile, and short, and full of random brutal accidents.
But is it any worse now than it has been for all of human civilization?
We live in an age when the average age is increasing almost quickly – up to 85 years currently. Compare that to any other period of time and we are much better off. Better medicine, better technology, more comprehensive social safety nets.
Virtually everything is better now than it has ever been.
I would even argue that the decline in participation in religions is directly related to the reduction in anxiety among the general populace.
I would argue that we in the US are living in a golden age to rival the great golden ages of the past.
Aley Martin on February 29, 2008, 10:14 AM
You can thank the "so called" leaders of our country for the anxiety we feel. They inspire fear in their every move.
It is always the same, keep people afraid,and keep them in line. No wonder we are all anxious. News reports instill fear, advertising promotes fear, we live with fear at every turn.
When someone inspires us with the idea of hope, we need to listen. The reason people do not feel comfortable with it is because it is unusual.
A sad commentary…
Aley Martin on February 29, 2008, 3:14 PM
You can thank the “so called” leaders of our country for the anxiety we feel. They inspire fear in their every move.
It is always the same, keep people afraid,and keep them in line. No wonder we are all anxious. News reports instill fear, advertising promotes fear, we live with fear at every turn.
When someone inspires us with the idea of hope, we need to listen. The reason people do not feel comfortable with it is because it is unusual.
A sad commentary…
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