The Scientific Study of Desire

"The Scientific Study of Desire" by Boris Kriger explores the surprising decline in desire among the most sexually liberated generations across the globe, revealing that the issue is not repression but a fundamental shift in the underlying landscape of wanting. Drawing on a century of scientific thought and a precise mathematical research paper, Kriger explains how modern structures—such as instant gratification and digital saturation—flatten the terrain of desire, making it less vivid and directed. The book delves into the science behind desire, from Freud’s theories to the impact of technology, and questions how we might preserve this vital aspect of human experience amid the changing landscape.