Description
We have everything we need. We live in air-conditioned spaces, food arrives with a single click, and the day’s greatest physical challenge is often the walk to the car. Yet we are frequently tired, anxious and dissatisfied. Michael Easter explains why this is no coincidence. In this provocative bestseller, you travel from the Alaskan wilderness to leading neuroscience laboratories to discover that modern comfort protects us from discomfort while also weakening the body, dulling attention and reducing our resilience to stress, uncertainty and exertion. The book explores why misogi, an extreme challenge, may be an effective response to modern burnout; how boredom and silence can restart creativity; and why the body and mind sometimes need cold, effort and discomfort to function properly. This is not simply a book about surviving in the wilderness, but a guide to surviving in the modern world.
Information
Language: Czech
Publication date: June 10, 2026
Manufacturer: nakladatelství Lukáš a syn s.r.o.
Genres: Psychology, Books, Specialized and technical literature, Social sciences
Type: Paperback book
Pages: 280
ISBN/EAN: 9788073641924