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Thinking about suffering in a comparative / absolute sense is often pointless and doesn't do anything to alleviate the suffering. Asking someone "Do you know ho
by thatswrong0 5y ago
Thinking about suffering in a comparative / absolute sense is often pointless and doesn't do anything to alleviate the suffering. Asking someone "Do you know how privileged you are" reeks of condescension and lacks empathy.
What you're doing is not helpful. I'd be surprised if you were actually trying to make the OP feel better.
- mgh2 5y agoEverybody is looking for empathy. The intention of the comment was to create empathy for the less fortunate, and maybe change the OP's perspective to find a solution. It is not about feelings, but rather truth - which can hurt sometimes.
- thatswrong0 5y agoNo, this isn't about spreading the truth. This is pretty clearly all about you thinking you have such a useful, considerate perspective of the world, when in reality you don't even have a basic understanding of human psychology. Telling someone who's miserable, "Oh, you think you're miserable? Well look at how much worse it could be!" is idiotic. Almost everyone knows their suffering could be worse. But knowing that doesn't do anything to stop the suffering. You're not helping anyone but yourself.