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That bit came from me thinking about how hard life was for humanity for most of history compared to today. They made it somehow, we have some inconveniences hap
by good_vibes 10y ago
That bit came from me thinking about how hard life was for humanity for most of history compared to today. They made it somehow, we have some inconveniences happen to us but it's never been easier to use our circumstances as motivation to learn more and build more.
- whytaka 10y agoAgain, the people that made it, made it. There are scores of untold histories of people who did not. It's only to temper our optimism with a reminder of our responsibility to make good decisions and the weight of their consequences.
- good_vibes 10y agoThat's part of life though. Think about what wild animals live through every day as they get a drink of water, look for food, protect their home. I'm aware there is survivorship bias but a little delusion is needed or nothing interesting would ever be attempted.