Global abundance triggers a backlash

3 Quarks Daily2/16/2026

Summary

Economist Tyler Cowen has issued a call for research proposals, offering $25,000 to explore how human minds navigate abundance. The call highlights that humanity is better off by nearly every measure, including life expectancy, wealth, freedom, and technology. However, as material hardships diminish, new psychological challenges are emerging.

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