Egomania: will humanities ego lead to collapse?

A change in perspective is essential if we are to avoid this eventuality

The ego can have a powerful influence over how we see ourselves, and how we feel we are perceived by others. This perception can lead to individuals having notions of grandeur, and their unyielding self-belief results in success in the endeavours they commit too.

Not realising an ambition can debilitate, and it is often a fear of failure that stops people from fulfilling an ambition in the first place.

But ego is manifested by society. It doesn’t exist in a real sense, but is contrived and influenced by the factors we consider important within social groups. It is a product of what we believe success is.

For many, achieving wealth and fame are the pinnacle of success. The rich and famous are lauded upon — treated with respect and reverence that wouldn’t be amiss if it were a God.

As a society, we never stop to question: Is that person happy? Are they fulfilled?

We don’t question, because how they feel about their success, is not part of the success story. It is the lifestyle that the position affords, and how society revers the individual that is at the centre of how we perceive their success.