It is argued that humans are now more upset than in the past. I completely agree with the idea that people were much happier in the older days.
There are numerous reasons why I believe that people’s lives used to be more joyful in the previous days. One major reason is that people are social creatures. Humans have tended to live together since the primate days. For example, cavemen used to hunt and eat together. As cavemen evolved into Homo sapiens, unity among humans grew significantly. All major cities, cultures, and societies were built through this collective effort. People used to share their emotions and food with each other. From ancient times to the early 20th century, most people lived in joint families, where they could lead a stress-free and happy life. After a busy day, they sat together with the full family during dinner, shared their problems, and supported one another. It is scientifically proven that sharing emotions helps to reduce stress. For example, research by USA scientists has shown that human interactions are important for a cheerful life. However, nowadays people mostly live in nuclear families, which is one reason for their depressed lives because they do not have the opportunity to share their problems with others. In the past, people frequently met their friends, gossiped with them, and went for long tours. Unfortunately, in modern days people mostly use social media to connect with friends and sometimes even use virtual devices instead of real travel. This is one reason for unhappy lives, as there is no alternative to physical interactions.
In addition, in the modern era most educated individuals are so busy with their jobs that they have become highly dependent on technology. Technology has definitely improved our lives, but relying too much on it has an enormous negative impact. For example, in older days people did most of their household work themselves, which gave them a sense of self-satisfaction, while now people have all kinds of mechanical equipment. Eventually, this kills the feeling of self-accomplishment. A major concern is that most educated people are running towards corporate and high-tech jobs, which demand deep analysis, long hours of service, and sometimes late-night work, such as making presentations, assignments, and reports with sleepless nights. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), inadequate sleep is responsible for poor heart health and stress. This growing work culture has now become a matter of caution. For example, people in Japan nowadays have fragile mental health, according to the Asian Health Society (AHS). If this trend continues, it can cause mass depression. One alarming trend observed by scientists and psychiatrists is that toddlers and younger generations now do not play outdoor games, which are very important for both physical and mental health. Because they are enclosed with phones or computers, this has an enduring impact on their upbringing. Playing on the field builds robust bones and develops the brain.
Considering the facts discussed above, I believe that people were much happier in the past than in modern days.