"Similarly, the onus is placed on the individual to change his lifestyle to better cope with the realities of capitalism. He is told to incorporate more exercise, take a less stressful job, andpractice mindfulness. Never is the emphasis placed upon changing our economics, politics or culture. We are simply to accept the ruthless reality, to suffer it stoically, avoiding as best we can the recession toward hopelessness, melancholy, and perhaps even madness."