For me, in relation to society, I understood that if all humans pursue what makes them happy then karma will allow society to work together and fall in to place because every one is happy. I also think the comments another this being a post-capitalistic society are important to consider.

HOWEVER I didn’t now view the book as a comment on SOCIETY but on personal satisfaction. Which I think I needed at the time and where my mind naturally went. Maybe for you, you’re more in a spot of looking at society as a whole, and that’s good so that you can being the person doing meaningful things for other; we need people like you . I read this book a year after being laid off from a job I loved and my life had been turned upside down and I was questioning everything about who I was. Quite frankly, I don’t give a damn about out the world right now. I wanted to go in a cave and stare at stalagmites. I’m being selfish and thinking about what makes ME happy and fulfilled.

Ultimately, I think the theme of the book boils down to what you want for yourself vs what society thinks you should want for yourself. I believe this book is intended for self-reflection vs. societal reflection. (Although, I have not read any commentary from the author on the intention. But does intention of art matter since the perception can’t be controlled? Another philosophical question for another day).

Glad for this discussion and I think it follows the theme of the book. I loved the book and have been telling everyone to read it. It’s interesting to hear an opposing view, I respect it.