Noted: Modern life may be outpacing the human mind | Asia Research News
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Article describes how modern living creates a constant sense of competition and anxiety in humans, stemming from evolved behavior and responses.
“Competition is not new, but modern life can make it feel constant,” said Dr Yong. “An evolutionary perspective may help explain why people respond so strongly to comparison and the fear of falling behind, even when those signals come from strangers or screens rather than a small social group.”