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Spending way too many resources and making it seem fine. Driving 100s of km every week like it's normal. Flying 10x per year. Turning the heat up in winter while wearing a t-shirt. This is an age of extreme luxury and we don't realize it.

That and addiction to my smartphone. I hardly read books anymore, while that has always been one of the great pleasures in my life

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Reading in bed before going to sleep works for me (and my wife). It's a fixed moment where you unwind and relax, and with a good book it is something to look forward to every day. It also stimulates going to bed at a decent time instead of starting another episode on Netflix or gaming into the small hours.

This is an age of extreme luxury

But hasn't every age been one of luxury for those who lived it?

Heh, it's been trending upward for centuries with lots of ups and downs though. For the last 3 decades it's been mostly upwards.

But now the trend might become different. I fear for the future of my kids in 30 years.

Your kids will live an even more luxurious life (perhaps not more fulfilling): be anywhere in the world in less than 3 hours, self driving electric cars, better healthcare services, and much more.

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