I think, to a large extent, it's a question of a missing sense of identity, of belonging and a general failure of our society to offer a meaning for one's exist

I think, to a large extent, it's a question of a missing sense of identity, of belonging and a general failure of our society to offer a meaning for one's existence beyond buying the next iThing. The great clash of ideologies in the XXth century, combined with the decline of religion in the West, has left a great void. We are spiritually exhausted.