Yeah I just read that yesterday....
There is something about the modern human condition that makes it not worth living
Humans have never been wealthier or better off yet we seem to be struggling mightily
That would make for an interesting study.
Maybe it's the general move away from religion toward secularity? Maybe people need to believe in fairy tales to give them reasons to live?
What is the socioeconomic breakdown of suicide victims? Is this rise that has been noted consistent across social classes?
Is humanity really wealthier and better off? A minority, sure, but maybe that's just a comment made from a DC bubble? Do you mean there are less people struggling just to get by? And even if that's so, does it then just give people more time to ponder their existential angst?