We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is the best it's ever been, yet somehow everything seems to be irreparably and horribly wrong. Manson turns his gaze from the inevitable flaws within each individual self to the endless calamities taking place in the world. He draws on mountains of psychological research, as well as on the timeless wisdom of philosophers from Plato to Tom Waits, to dissect religion, politics, money, entertainment, and the internet. With his usual mix of erudition and humor, Manson challenges us to be more honest with ourselves, openly defying our definitions of faith, happiness, freedom--and even of hope itself.--Adapted from container.
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