> But we used to be more acquainted to risks and venture before.

I think it was so because the regular life had very little to offer. I mean, I would probably try my luck on a pirate ship, if the alternative was back-breaking work and being hungry half of the time. But nowadays, why take risks, when there's a regular coding job is a sure path to tons of comfort and pleasure?

Sure but even modern comfy life is not guaranteed to give you all you need. And you're stuck wondering what to do. I'd bet solid money that a lot of people are unhappy because they lost that sense. It mirrors who you are deep inside, and often the cost (unless degenerated) are worth the benefits.