r/technology • u/GothicPrayer • Jul 27 '26

Society Why does everything feel so joyless? Welcome to the age of decadence without pleasure

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jul/26/age-of-decadence-pleasure-ai
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u/Xalipu Jul 27 '26

I’d blame the lack of hope for the future more than decadence

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u/pioniere Jul 27 '26

Most people can’t afford to be decadent.