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Many do not. There is a theory of something called the Power Process, which states that for people to be happy, they need goals which require effort, and need t
by beaner 8y ago
Many do not. There is a theory of something called the Power Process, which states that for people to be happy, they need goals which require effort, and need to achieve at least some of those goals. The lack of meaningful goals which require effort in the first world may be responsible for much of the depression, suicide, and other issues that plague us today.
I found this Medium post which quotes the relevant parts: https://medium.com/chris-messina/surrogate-activities-the-power-process-16203dda87 https://medium.com/chris-messina/surrogate-activities-the-po...
- fucking_tragedy 8y ago> There is a theory of something called the Power Process, This is not a theory in the scientific sense. It's an idea Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, wrote about in his manifesto.
- beaner 8y agoOk, not sure how that changes the point.
- jvln 8y agoMight be the reason why endurance running is on the rise.
- otakucode 8y agoWhat lack of meaningful goals? I find it very hard to believe that any human being is ever in a position where they find it hard to see meaningful goals to strive for. The lack of ability to achieve any of those goals, however, I could easily see being a problem. You can't really achieve anything that requires concentrated effort if you've got to work 40 hours a week so that you can eat.