Everything is terrible

Never before in human history have we lived so well: we have defeated a bunch of diseases, gained access to global knowledge, and surrounded ourselves with the comfort of technology. However, the better life gets, the more we worry and... fret. We live with the feeling that everything is terrible. The planet is heating up, economic inequality is off the charts, politicians steal and lie. Our uncertainty about the future, despair, and hope that everything will be fine are skillfully exploited by anyone who wants to - from marketers peddling yet another useless crap to religious and political figures. So what to do? Stop hoping for the best, says Mark Manson, author of the world bestseller “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.” In his new book, he talks about the crisis of hope, the futility of believing in a just world, and how the quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our personalities, not by what goods or misfortunes the world bestows upon us. Drawing on the wisdom of Nietzsche and Kant, Plato and Tom Waits, the author will help you develop a sober view of everything that surrounds you. After all, no matter where you look - everywhere is indeed a mess. It has always been and will always be. It's time to stop running from this truth and learn to accept life as it is.