García argues that contemporary Western society has traded individual freedom and critical thinking for a collective "moral comfort". This transition is facilitated by:

García examines the shift from societies based on individual effort and Judeo-Christian values (like respect for property and dignity) to ones characterized by material comfort and conformism.

by Jano García is a critical analysis of how modern Western societies have transformed into a "docile flock" guided by emotion rather than reason. The book, which features a prologue by the philosopher Antonio Escohotado, explores the mechanisms of social and ideological control in the 21st century. Core Thesis

The author posits that as traditional religion has declined, its void has been filled by new ideological causes (e.g., radical environmentalism, identity politics) that provide followers with a sense of purpose and moral superiority.