Upon Further Reflection. Chapter 2: What Is Wrong with Daily Life in the Western World? Quote 14

We escape not only the painful extremes of temperature and exhaustive work but also the mildest discomforts and annoyances. As a result, there is very little left to the strengthening consequences of negative reinforcement that we enjoy as relief have been lost. We are suffering from what might be called libertas nervosa. (p. 21)