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I am going to say something very unpopular just for discussion reasons: What if, IF, by having so much information at hand and telling each other how much live
by mg794613 8y ago
I am going to say something very unpopular just for discussion reasons:
What if, IF, by having so much information at hand and telling each other how much live sucks, we've created a situation of mass induced depression based on hypochondria?
- fiblye 8y agoI honestly can't bear opening up any sort of social media sites other than HN because it's all absolutely full of people "joking" about how miserable mere existence is and how funny wanting to die is. There are many people out there with depression and who struggle with this everyday. Some people joke about it as a coping mechanism. But too many people are latching onto it as a joke, and I think they're turning it into their own reality. Seemingly everyone my age "jokes" all the time about wanting to die and it's becoming "normal" humor. That can't be healthy.
- kazagistar 8y agoKinda, but note it takes an somewhat willing receiver. These concepts are perversely attractive or addictive, but with a recognition of their negative effects you can cut them out of your life and heal.