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There are certain parts of the world where this type of thinking is common. If you can eat today and the sun is shining, why work harder? Then next year, a dra
by draugadrotten 6y ago
There are certain parts of the world where this type of thinking is common. If you can eat today and the sun is shining, why work harder?
Then next year, a draught and famine strikes, killing thousands or even hundreds of thousands.
Is it a problem? Is it harmful? Depends on your philosphy.
- cyberdrunk 6y agoWorrying about and preparing for ever more elusive contingencies can be poison in itself. Kafka's short story "The bunker" pictures this state of mind very well.
- AndrewKemendo 6y agoPerhaps you're referring to "The Burrow?" [1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burrow_(short_story) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burrow_(short_story)
- cyberdrunk 6y agoYes, thanks for the correction.