Ash Thorp's Happiness Pills expand on the theme of happiness explored in the Nascent series. They expose a cynical view of temporary, synthetic happiness derived from societal 'guilty pleasures'. It is an experiment in uncovering genuine euphoria amidst personal journeys.
Drugs and substances, promising altered states of consciousness and escape from reality, raise profound questions about the pursuit of euphoria. Do these substances provide lasting happiness or simply mask deeper emotional struggles, potentially leading to dependency and self-destruction?
Ash Thorp challenges the collectors of this work to decide whether to keep their digital vice or exchange it for the tranquility pill.