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I have a hard time understanding how to distinguish between things that are universally "bad" by some moral standard or if they are offensive to a particular gr
by nyrulez 8y ago
I have a hard time understanding how to distinguish between things that are universally "bad" by some moral standard or if they are offensive to a particular group. It seems lately that the latter seems to be pushing to qualify everything they get offended by as the former. Is there a way? Not trying to challenge it, but trying to figure out how to classify people's right to dislike things as expectations for the larger society in general.
What if I am against consumerism and the harmful effects on our planet? (which it does affect strongly). I feel this blind march towards creating every possible innovation for selling and making money is not sustainable and healthy for the planet or for the people themselves. But where do I go from there? Do I say I find CES itself offensive and expect others to pay attention or do I just let the folks do what they want if they don't care?
- EpicBlackCrayon 8y agoThis is the same comment as the currently most down-voted comment, just dressed up in prose and thought out a little more.
- nyrulez 8y agoI am not sure I understand. Isn't critical thinking about sensitive topics allowed anymore? You're clearly implying I am challenging the notion of being offended by this but I am not. I'm curious to know how you think about this
- bananabiscuit 8y agoI’ve had the same question for a while now and I’m afraid the answer is: “bad is whatever the loudest group of people decide it is.”