The therapist, after a deeply upsetting investigation of normality at this time and place, was bound to conclude that a normal person, functioning well on the upper levels of a prosperous, industrialized society, can hardly hear his conscience at all.
The therapist, following an intense exploration of what it means to be normal within our current society, arrives at a troubling realization. It seems that individuals who are perceived as normal and successful in a wealthy, industrialized world often find it difficult to engage with their moral compass. This detachment raises concerns about the implications of societal norms on personal ethics.
Vonnegut's observation suggests that the pressures of prosperity may dull...
