The ancients and the present are all human beings, why in modern society, people seem to show stronger selfish desires and are tortured to the point of misery!
The level of development of modern society has generally improved, and people's material needs have been better satisfied, which to a certain extent has stimulated people's pursuit of higher-level needs, including more personal enjoyment and satisfaction. In addition, the flow of information in modern society is more convenient, and people are more susceptible to the influence of external information, including the influence of various consumerism, materialism and other currents of thought, which may also lead people to pay more attention to the satisfaction of personal interests and desires.
However, from the point of view of essential needs, the needs of man and antiquity have not changed radically. Whether ancient or modern, people's basic needs are similar, including material needs such as food, clothing, shelter and transportation, as well as spiritual needs such as socialization, respect, and self-realization. These needs are the foundation of human survival and development, and will not change in essence due to the changes of the times.
Of course, there are great differences between modern and ancient societies in terms of lifestyles, cultural values, etc., which can lead to differences in the way and focus people meet their needs. For example, in modern societies, people pay more attention to individual freedom and individual expression, while ancient societies place more emphasis on collective interests and order stability. These differences may affect people's perception of needs and how they are met, but they do not change the nature of basic human needs.
Therefore, it can be said that people's selfish desires are heavier in modern society, but this does not mean that the essential needs of people have changed. People still need to meet basic material and spiritual needs, but in different ways and in terms of emphasize.