Why Modern Life Feels Like a Never-Ending Sprint

A deep dive into the collective exhaustion of modern society reveals how relentless work demands, social media pressures, and the glorification of the "hustle" have left many feeling overworked and unfulfilled. From comparing today's grind to the simpler rhythms of hunter-gatherer societies to debates over whether free time or technology is to blame, this conversation uncovers the uneasy intersection of progress and mental well-being.