First-World Problems Were Once an Emperor’s Problems

Summary: Marcus Aurelius faced temptations that feel surprisingly modern: comfort, excess, distraction, and uncertainty about how to use freedom well. His reflections offer one way to think about the psychological challenges of abundance, including the difficulty of balancing pleasure, purpose, and responsibility. As prosperity makes scarcity less central to everyday life, people must find new […] The post First-World Problems Were Once an Emperor’s Problems appeared first on Human Progress.