Carl Elliott (Books)

Carl Elliott Books

Carl Elliott adopts a third-person perspective for his writing, humorously suggesting a self-importance that transcends the need for a personal biography. His work delves into the complex ethical landscapes and the multifaceted nature of human experience. Elliott explores profound philosophical questions, offering unique insights into contemporary life. His incisive style and thought-provoking themes establish him as a compelling author who challenges readers to reflect.

Better Than Well

384 pages
14 hours of reading

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Americans have always been the world's most anxiously enthusiastic consumers of "enhancement technologies." Prozac, Viagra, and Botox injections are only the latest manifestations of a familiar pattern: enthusiastic adoption, public hand-wringing, an occasional congressional hearing, and calls for self-reliance.In a brilliant diagnosis of our reactions to self-improvement technologies, Carl Elliott asks questions that illuminate deep currents in the American character: Why do we feel uneasy about these drugs, procedures, and therapies even while we embrace them? Where do we draw the line between self and society? Why do we seek self-realization in ways so heavily influenced by cultural conformity?