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"Why don’t we want to be alone? Because the stuff that’s down there is stuff you don’t want to see." This really resonates with me. The "Fear of missing out" i
by mkhalil 9y ago
"Why don’t we want to be alone? Because the stuff that’s down there is stuff you don’t want to see."
This really resonates with me. The "Fear of missing out" is something I try to avoid like the plague, but sometimes I wonder why do I even care?
edit: replaced the acronym FOMA
- jack_pp 9y agoFOMA?
- luhn 9y agoFear of Missing Out
- WalterSear 9y ago"Bokononism is based on the concept of foma, which are defined as harmless untruths. A foundation of Bokononism is that the religion, including its texts, is formed entirely of lies; however, one who believes and adheres to these lies will have peace of mind, and perhaps live a good life. The primary tenet of Bokononism is to "Live by the foma that make you brave and kind and healthy and happy." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokononism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokononism
- rhizome 9y agoReminds me of pronoia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronoia_(psychology) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronoia_(psychology)
- WalterSear 9y agoI think Vonnegut is parodying the fundamental tenet of most religion.
- InternetUser 9y ago> The "Fear of missing out" is something I try to avoid like the plague, but sometimes I wonder why do I even care? Ok, then don't care. Maybe it's time to finally grow up. Or then again, maybe the desire for company is perfectly natural and instinctual.