Survival, Socializing, and Selfies: The Unexpected Origins of Our Pursuit of Happiness

Why Happiness Wasn’t Humanity’s Original Motive?

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The Quest for Happiness: A Humorous Perspective

While many might argue that happiness was humanity’s original motive, let’s take a light-hearted detour and explore the idea that perhaps it was something else entirely.

The Real Original Motive: Avoiding Discomfort

1. Survival Instincts:

Imagine our ancestors huddled around a fire, contemplating life.

“You know what would really make me happy?” one might say.

“Not being eaten by a saber-toothed tiger!”

So, perhaps the original motive was less about happiness and more about avoiding becoming someone else’s dinner

The Role of Relationships

Social Dynamics:

Fast forward to the development of social structures. Early humans realized that teamwork made the dream work — especially when it came to hunting.

I’m not sure if I’m happy, but I do know…