We are an outcome of our past, we are forged by it and thus our present shape and appearance has more to do with what our ancestors have given us. But one question yet remains to be answered “Are we happier than them?” My stance would be negative!
When we compare the two i.e., the ancient times with the modern times, we do see that we have made a lot of progress. What we have today in terms of material possessions, our ancestors could have not even dreamt of. They lived in pre-electrification days, they did not have automation, there were no computers, no telephones, no tractors for agriculture etc. Everything was done manually and because they probably had plenty of man-power to help them around. We are definitely happier due to material possessions and advancements our modern age has made. It takes only minutes to accomplish our work because of electricity. By using automobiles, trains and aeroplanes we can travel faster. Various kinds of mechanised tools and machines have increased productivity in agriculture. We can contact people living in any part of the world.
Our mind as modern people still is looking for more and more acquisitions. Greed, jealousy, discontent, ambition etc. have made our existence hollow and at no time can we call ourselves completely happy. Our ancestors were backward and did not know about such modern gadgets but they were content, amicable and less paranoid about acquisitions. I thus conclude that we are today more equipped than our ancestors but not as happy as they were.
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