Nihilism Is Taking Over Modern Society. Here's Why.

Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code "wonder15" at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/wonder15. In this video, we explore a thought experiment posed by philosopher Blaise Pascal, which reveals something unsettling about the modern world's relationship with boredom. Why are activities like gambling becoming so immensely popular, permeating into every area of society? Is the modern world caught in a kind of nihilism loop? Get my new book, The Terrible Paradox of Self-Awareness: https://www.amazon.com/Terrible-Parad... Other retailers available here (listed under Paperback and eBook): https://publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/... Check out all Pursuit of Wonder books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robert-... (Also available to more international locations here: https://pursuitofwonder.com/store) Free Pursuit of Wonder Newsletter: https://pursuitofwonder.ck.page/newsl... Instagram:   / pursuitofwonder   Facebook:   / pursuitofwonder   If you are interested in further supporting the channel, you can contribute to our Patreon here:   / pursuitofwonder   Special thank you to our very generous Patreon supporters: Diana Yun Long Hoang Joseph Geipel Axel Alcazar David Piadozo JacquelineLS Zake Jajac Alan Stein Christian Villanueva George Leontowicz