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Might I suggest a tweak in your framework, to be: the vast majority of people in the world do not need to get so emotionally invested in things happening in th
by beaconstudios 5y ago
Might I suggest a tweak in your framework, to be:
the vast majority of people in the world do not need to get so emotionally invested in things happening in the world that /they can't affect/.
Nobody benefits from stressing about things beyond their control. Instead of doomscrolling ukraine updates, send in a donation if you can but otherwise move on. The only thing you're accomplishing by continuing to read the news on the situation, is upsetting yourself.
However, I don't think it's productive to ignore the problems in the world, even though the economy is ascendant, as Pinker is inclined to do. But we should generally try to focus on where we can make a difference.
- TimTheTinker 5y ago> Instead of doomscrolling ukraine updates, send in a donation if you can but otherwise move on. One can donate either money or time. Here are a few specific ideas. - donate to a group in Ukraine that is working to feed, clothe, and shelter people - donate to an organization that is helping refugees in Poland, Romania, or Hungary - donate directly to the Ukrainian military (yes, they did set up a donation endpoint early in the war) - assist with Squad303's efforts. Text Russian people about the war -- see https://1920.in - utilize computer skills that enable you to help Ukraine remotely (I won't elaborate; if you're a candidate you know what I mean and likely have already considered this)
- beaconstudios 5y agoThanks for expanding on the options for donations! It's important that people know that they can positively impact the world in ways that suit their personal situations. I'm going to have to disavow the 'computer skills' suggestion though :)