Philosopher John Lachs observes that humans today live lives of
comfort but also sees that these comfortable lives come at a cost:
our increasing unhappiness. In The Cost of Comfort, Lachs
contemplates what humans need in order to live fulfilled lives in
today's world. While comfort has not always reached everyone
evenly, Lachs acknowledges that most of us who live in the US today
reap the benefits of modern life. We live longer, we eat better
food, we have access to good medical care, and we can stay in touch
with loved ones who are far away. Lachs argues that this dizzyingly
complex world often inspires isolation, but he believes that deeper
engagement with it is required in order to dispel our growing
psychic distance. Lachs advocates for mediation and champions
education, advertising, openness, and transparency to help
individuals understand the role they play in society and to nullify
claims to blamelessness. Lachs suggests new rules for
responsibility and argues that examining and understanding the
consequences of one's actions is imperative to overcoming the ills
and problems of the modern world.
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