Are we living in paradise but don't realise it?

If one hears the story of North Korean woman Yeonmi Park, we can't help but be amazed. See her discussion with Joe Rogan here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGJm4bjRaaE&t=6766s

Compared to life in North Korea, our life in Australia is nothing short of paradise. We have plenty of food, the rule of law, human rights, and the choice of where to live, where to work and what to study.

Are we living in paradise, or is the situation more nuanced than that? Is it possible that future generations will see our current society as restricted and lacking in freedom?

Mental health is a major issue in the West and perspective plays a big part in this. This topic will be discussed from a personal development perspective, rather than a political one.