We live in perilous times: climate change, rising poverty levels, seemingly endless conflicts in the Middle East, nuclear threats, and much more.

We live in perilous times: climate change, rising poverty levels, seemingly endless conflicts in the Middle East, nuclear threats, and much more. Is it life-affirming to take the attitude that "There's nothing I can do about it, so why be concerned?" Look at different sides of the question and explain your perspective.