Human Existence: What Makes Life Worth Living

A worthy life is not easily obtained. It takes vigor vitality matter and energy to withstand friction strife and strain in daily life. Favorable conditions: secure safe dwellings strong genes general intelligence and kinship ties. A surplus of positive affection protects against negative disaffection. Collective knowledge progressive achievement and broad latitude of working agreement and mutual understanding are a valued means to minimize subversive influences--risk pain trauma and suffering. Repair mechanisms and tender mercies heal wounds and restore progressive outcomes. C. David Mortensen emeritus professor of Communication Science University of Wisconsin--Madison is a leading author of groundbreaking academic books.