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So the only way for society to function is to keep the majority chasing after illusions? Seems pretty dystopian. Is there no way to have realistic expectations

So the only way for society to function is to keep the majority chasing after illusions? Seems pretty dystopian. Is there no way to have realistic expectations from life?

ikeyany 8y ago
It's not the only way for society to function, but it's very effective at convincing people to be 'productive', so to speak. Realistic expectations are beneficial to the individual, but there are all kinds of forces that do not have the individual's well-being in mind.