Lao Tzu once spoke of balance, but modern society seems obsessed with bloat. We have succumbed to the misconception that adding more supervision, regulations, and "experts" will improve our lives. The reality? The very structures we depend on for support are stifling us, creating a paradox in which more oversight and control reduce our freedom and well-being. This leads to a society that feels more restricted and less fulfilled, as people have a hard time finding personal agency and happiness in their lives. The Chinese philosopher Lin Yutang once said or wrote, "Where there are too many policemen, there is no freedom. Where there are too many soldiers, there is no peace. Where there are too many lawyers, there is no justice.” I simply don’t need to analyze his words, because no matter how stupid a person is, they can guess what he meant. I just want to expand his list to include the modern “plagues” that drain our energy and resources. Just thought about our overly com...
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