欲望を持ってはいけない、ではなく、欲望を“見せてはいけない”社会

In this episode, I explore how desire is treated in Japanese society. Desire itself is not forbidden, but showing it openly is. People are expected to hide their personal wants behind harmless stories such as “self-growth,” “learning,” or “contributing to society.” As a result, only “odorless” and safe desires are allowed to appear in public. I discuss how this creates a culture where people who seem to have no desire are valued, even though real desire never disappears. It is simply pushed underground and disguised. This episode asks whether a society that avoids speaking honestly about desire can truly preserve a sense of life and authenticity.