Quote by Gregg D. Jacobs, The Ancestral M

There is no mystery attached to the fact that, in this new era in human history, when for the first time large numbers of people can live unconstrained lives involving high levels of choice, there is a concurrent explosion in depression rates. The burden of responsibility for making innumerable choices can result in a person's becoming psychologically tyrannized by them.

There is no mystery attached to the fact that, in this new e

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This quote suggests that in the modern era where individuals have the freedom to make numerous choices and live unconstrained lives, there is a noticeable increase in depression rates. The abundance of choices can become overwhelming for individuals, leading to a psychological burden and feeling of being tyrannized by the responsibility of decision-making. This implies that while having the freedom to choose is generally considered positive, it can also have negative consequences on one's mental well-being.

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By Gregg D. Jacobs, The Ancestral M

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