Should we be wary of comfort, which will demean people who don’t resist life’s trials? This is the study of Jeanne-Marie Rugira, professor in the Department of Psychosociology and Social Work at the University of Quebec at Rimouski (UQAR). He wonders if the effects of the pandemic on Western populations are a result of development and promises that life will be easier. The professor insists that you need to recognize your privileges and not compare yourself to people who have more than yourself.
” I feel like the West is in big trouble right now because of comfort. “
The professor also took the example of the climate crisis. To deal with this and protect the planet, it is necessary for humanity to take steps, which however are slowly being put in place. Why? We would rather die and kill the planet than give up our comfort. We cannot question our privilegesreasoning by Jeanne-Marie Rugira.
” We are addicted to the idea that we control our present and our future. And once something interferes with our way of life, we experience uncertainty, anxiety. “
Source: Radio-Canada
