Modern Life Problems

Explaining the everyday frustrations of modern life.

About

Modern Life Problems is a site dedicated to explaining the small, frustrating, confusing problems created by modern systems, technology, work culture, and social expectations.

This isn't a rant site. It's a "why is this annoying and why does it keep happening" site.

What We Cover

We explore questions that most people have asked themselves at some point:

  • Why is everything an app now?
  • Why do meetings never seem to end?
  • Why is customer support impossible to reach?
  • Why does work feel nonstop?
  • Why is everything a subscription?

Our Approach

We take an observational, calm approach to these topics. We're not here to assign blame or stoke outrage. Instead, we try to understand why these frustrations exist and why they seem to be getting worse.

Think of it as someone calmly explaining: "This is annoying... here's why it exists and why it feels worse now."

Who This Is For

If you've ever felt like modern life is unnecessarily complicated, you're in the right place. Whether you're an office worker wondering why everything requires a meeting, a parent navigating endless apps and accounts, or just someone trying to get through a customer service call, these frustrations are universal.

We publish new explanations regularly, exploring the systems, expectations, and technologies that shape everyday life.