It's all back to front at the moment. We fear the things that are of little threat to us, yet feel over confident about major problems.
When we have minor worries, stoked by adverts filled with beautiful happy people, businesses throw us numerous fixes, all at price, none of which threaten the system. This is because the market demands that we consume and work. Don't rock the capitalist boat but tend to your endless insecurities that can only be cured by spending money.
Feeling overworked? Go on a luxury holiday. Lacking friends? Buy the latest jacket/gadget/car. Worried about the housing shortage? Blame asylum seekers here on the scrounge. The last point links the business world with politics, showing how political leaders also fall back on simple, external solutions. Rather than having a serious debate on house prices and inequality, outsiders can be blamed for a problem, ensuring the system is not threatened.
So when we ask the hard questions about globalisation and industrial capitalism; resource shortages and climate change, we're always told it's fine, ignore the doom propheciers. Don't worry.
But if you are still unhappy, the market is bound to sell something to cheer you up...