Name: Charn Yao Liang MarcusUB ID: 50106359 SIM ID: 10139511(ESL 407) Essay on Process (Being Contented While Living in a Modern Society) Contentment is defined as the state of satisfaction and don't want more of yourself. Before the twentieth century, life was rather simpler as technologies were not yet that advanced. People were generally happy with what they had and their values ​​were also collectivistic and egalitarian. However, as society progresses, people become more affluent and also begin to have spending autonomy, along with the increase in technology which has led to the increase in raw materials. As a result, people have become less happy than in the past, expectations have changed and society has also become increasingly stratified. People are more materially driven and are no longer satisfied with their current state and therefore aspire for something more. However, people can actually be content while living amidst this rapidly changing world, even when they may not be completely satisfied. Earning more money and gaining good status in society does not necessarily lead to more happiness. In modern society, people are no longer satisfied due to their insatiable desire for wealth, to acquire more possessions and to have the best things they could acquire. For example, "#First World Problems" is an Internet meme in which online users from privileged nations post their complaints or discontent over trivial things. Some examples of these include the delay in the arrival of public transport and the tasteless food served. Additionally, many also tend to upgrade or pay more for newer gadgets as they feel their older items are outdated despite still being functional. These are often... half of the paper... r. Likewise, many people who attended his speeches were truly touched by his optimism in life despite being limbless, which greatly hinders his mobility. They might also emulate his resilience and consider themselves truly lucky to have a healthy body, as Nick himself did not consider himself disabled but instead used his life testimony to influence others. Contentment is a matter of personal choice, as one might actually look around. him and consider how they can be happy if they want, as expectations may differ from person to person. Having adequate shelter, being able to walk down the street safely and not having to worry about the next meal can in fact be considered more fortunate than more than half of the world's population. Knowing full well that money does not quantify happiness is also an art of being content.