Abstract

Examining the "curse" of society

[Examining the social "curse"]

Have you ever heard a message like the one below on online news or social media?
"Japan is obsolete," "Life is for happiness," "Make what you love your job," "Let's get out of the capitalist game and competition," "This world is a game of luck determined by parent gacha"

The "curse" in this book refers to these words that unconsciously bind our thoughts and actions and sometimes put pressure on us. But what if they are all just "baseless assumptions"?

Popular science journalist Yu Suzuki thoroughly investigates the truth of the curse based on data and evidence! He reveals the "falsehood of what should be" and the "mechanism of human psychology" that is manipulated by it. Can we escape the "transparent prison" created by words and bias?

Suzuki brilliantly shatters the "righteousness" that modern people have come to believe in, whether it be about the economy, happiness, work style, genetics, or talent. This book will help you break free from your preconceptions and become truly free.



- Japan has no future due to a declining birthrate and aging population - People live to be happy - There is no need for economic growth anymore - Work with passion - Life is determined by genetics, etc.

Author’s Information

Science journalist. Born in 1976, he graduated from Keio University's SFC. He has been reading 5,000 scientific papers a year since he was 16, and is known as "Japan's No. 1 literature geek." After graduating from university, he worked for a publishing company before going independent. While writing for magazines, he has interviewed approximately 600 people, primarily international scholars and specialists, and is currently writing books at a pace of one per month. To date, he has written over 100 books. His blog, "Paleo Man" (https://yuchrszk.blogspot.com/), continues to share the latest findings on health, psychology, and science, currently attracting 2.5 million page views per month. In recent years, he has given lectures, primarily to healthcare companies, on how to distinguish scientific evidence. His recent works include "How to Build Strong Communication Skills" (Fusosha), "Map of Talent" (Kizuna Publishing), and "The Equation of Luck" (Ascom). His book "Best Physical Condition" (Cross Media Publishing) has sold over 200,000 copies.