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I have an abundance of empathy, and agree that suffering should be minimized. I do my best to minimize the suffering of those around me. I still kill insects s
by pontifier 7y ago
I have an abundance of empathy, and agree that suffering should be minimized. I do my best to minimize the suffering of those around me.
I still kill insects sometimes, but do my best to ensure that it is as painless and swift as possible.
Empathy is also a driving force for me in my interactions with others. I have a deep desire to end societal problems that cause suffering, and I deeply oppose war.
- Kaiyou 7y agoThe way you say this makes me wonder if excessive empathy is a mental illness.
- pontifier 7y agoLack of empathy is the real illness. I hope someday to live in a technological utopia in which even naysayers like yourself can be happy.
- Kaiyou 7y agoLack of empathy leads to the top of society, so even if it is an illness, it won't be treated, since it's a trait that is profitable. Living in a society where everyone is happy is easy with these types of leaders, too. They just have to murder all the unhappy people. But unlike you, they do not wish for such a thing.
- pontifier 7y agoWhat is your problem?
- Kaiyou 7y agoThat's a really broad question. I'm not sure what you're asking here exactly, since I can't remember complaining about something that could be taken as a problem.
- pontifier 7y agoYour posts are filled with pessimism augmented by learned helplessness. It's like you're playing a chess game and are so focused on the current state of the board, that you can't imagine how it could change a couple of moves into the future. I feel concern about you.