What Is Hedonism and Why Is It Killing Us?

From Bliss to Abyss, From Freedom to Tyranny

Hedonistic party people. Prompted by the author in Midjourney.

Let’s get right into it and look at what hedonism is defined as:

Hedonism is a philosophical theory or ethical stance that posits pleasure or happiness as the highest good and ultimate aim of human life. It advocates that actions can be considered morally right if they lead to pleasure and minimize pain, suggesting that the pursuit of pleasure is the primary or most important goal of human action.

Sounds familiar?

It’s western world “culture”.

When all basic needs are met people are free to pursue what makes them happy right? What’s bad about that? Well…

Facets of hedonism. Prompted by the author in Midjourney.

… it’s bad when it’s the sole purpose of existence and all your actions. In the pursuit of pleasure and happiness we become narcissistic, egoistic, shallow and ultimately… unhappy.

“Those only are happy who…