The Animal We Are

"You Were Not Built for This" challenges the notion that mental health struggles are solely personal issues, suggesting instead that they stem from the dissonance between human biology and modern civilization. The book explores how the complexities of contemporary society and technological advancements have disrupted our natural biological and social needs, leading to feelings of disconnection and emptiness. It offers a perspective that shifts the focus from individual failure to societal transformation, examining how civilization itself may be at the root of these pervasive feelings.