Many of our ancestors might also have been so…

Many of our ancestors might also have been so engaged in constant exertion, and so dependent on each day's work outcome for sustenance, as to have had no time for de-pressing moods. Our ancestors might also have had few expec-tations beyond daily exertion, and thus been less prone to suffering depression in response to setbacks. The United States and European Union generate enough wealth to spoil their citi-zens with depression; huge numbers of people in these places n, in terms of money or time, afford to feel badly.

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