Corresponding Quote by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
“In recent years our knowledge of modern technology has increased considerably, and as a result we have witnessed remarkable material progress, but there has not been a corresponding increase in human happiness. There is no less suffering in the world today, and there are no fewer problems. Indeed, it might be said that there are now more problems and greater dangers than ever before.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk on modernity and suffering, 2015
Technological advances have outpaced improvements in human well‑being, leaving more problems and dangers despite material progress.
In simple terms: More tech, not more happiness.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance between innovation and inner fulfillment.
Themes
technology
happiness
progress
suffering
danger
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- mental health practice
- education curricula
- urban planning
- personal development
Key Concepts
materialism
existential risk
well‑being
complexity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies align tech growth with human flourishing?
- What personal practices counterbalance modern anxieties?
A Different Perspective
Technology alone cannot solve existential distress; cultural and psychological factors also matter.
