The Cruelty of Living in a Painless Civilization

The Review of Life Studies 13:10-11 (2022)
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Our society has moved in the direction of eliminating pain, suffering, and discomfort. At first glance, this may seem like a good thing, but I believe that the meaning of life is being increasingly lost in the process.

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