Shant Zadoian | My Opinions

We often hear corporations argue that government regulations are bad for business. They frame regulations as roadblocks to innovation, competition, and consumer choice. But here’s the irony: while corporations want to free themselves from government oversight, many are quietly working to regulate us, the people, by influencing how we live, think, and even love. This realization hit me recently while watching a news segment. A doctor specializing in "sex therapy" was interviewed, suggesting that couples should schedule their intimacy the same way they schedule business meetings, complete with reminders and preparation time. At first, it seemed like a quirky, even harmless idea. But then I paused. Why is this message being amplified? Why does it keep popping up in media conversations? The more I thought about it, the clearer it became: corporations aren’t just selling us products anymore; they’re increasingly selling us ways of life. From what we eat, to how we exercise, to how...

There’s a simple truth that often gets overlooked in the noise of modern life: anything beyond what we truly need turns harmful. Think about it for a moment. Food is essential for life, but too much of it can bring sickness. Ambition drives us forward, but unchecked, it can consume relationships and peace of mind. Even something as seemingly harmless as rest, when overindulged, becomes laziness that holds us back. Power, ego, vanity, fear, anger – all of these have a place and purpose in human experience. They are not inherently bad. In fact, each of them can teach us something valuable or help us navigate the world. The problem begins when we lose balance. Excess tips the scale from helpful to destructive. What makes this idea powerful is its universality. It applies to the way we eat, the way we work, the way we chase success, and even the way we think of ourselves. Moderation is not about deprivation. It’s about wisdom. It’s about knowing when enough is enough, and understanding tha...