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Why is life so hard

Why Life Feels Hard

Biological Limits Make Life Hard

Why Life Feels Hard

Social and Economic Structures Make Life Hard

Why Life Feels Hard: Complexity and Uncertainty

Meaning and Values: Why Hardship Feels Worse When Purpose Is Unclear

Why Life Feels Hard — A Deeper Explanation

Biological and Material Constraints

Psychological Mechanisms That Make Hardship Feel Worse

Social, Economic, and Political Structures — Short Explanation

Complexity and Unpredictability of Life Projects

Existential and Philosophical Sources of Difficulty