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The answer to all of the questions is: "Who the f* knows and why should I care?". The problem is people are concerning themselves, committing huge parts of the

The answer to all of the questions is: "Who the f* knows and why should I care?". The problem is people are concerning themselves, committing huge parts of their cognitive abilities, to topics that are completely irrelevant to them. The media (traditional and social) bombards us with a constant stream of new issues every day. However knowing about or forming a opinion about these things is pointless for the individual. You might as well form strong opinions about the latest Star Wars movie and go rant about it, it'll have just about the same impact on your life.

tacitusarc 4y ago
Some of it will eventually impact you. I have a relative who lost her job because she wouldn’t take the Covid vaccine. She worked remotely for a state government, was in her 20s, and did not have in person interactions with people. She was offered the opportunity to take a lower position with less pay that would require her to work in person with people, but she wouldn’t need to be vaccinated per govt requirements. She declined. At what point do we care? Who needs to be impacted before it’s important? I actually struggle with this because my inclination is not to care at all. Just leave me alone and I’ll leave you alone and we can all live together. But in practice, in reality, it doesn’t work like that.
TrapLord_Rhodo 4y ago
This sentiment is one point the author forgot to mention. What will be the concequence of 'Reality is just a game now?": Political Apathy. "Who the f* knows and why should I care?" is the only way to ensure harmonious counion with those around you. How do you know when a republic is in it's death throes? when " knowing about or forming a opinion about these things is pointless for the individual.". History has showed us that a disinterested populace leads to economic stagnation and political consolidation.
- woojoo666 4y ago
  Unfortunately political apathy is no longer an option. "Silence is Violence", and you will be forced into taking a side, even if you are just trying to dine outside in a restaurant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxjJPZF4P_s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxjJPZF4P_s
anigbrowl 4y ago
This would be sound advice, were it not for the fact that you could be going along minding your own business and someone else decides to make you a prop in their opinion theater.
bsder 4y ago
> The answer to all of the questions is: "Who the f* knows and why should I care?". A whole lot of people thought this. Then the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Now, they the f* knew. And they knew why--because they suddenly couldn't get medicine or medical care.
- Slava_Propanei 4y ago

tacitusarc 4y ago

Some of it will eventually impact you. I have a relative who lost her job because she wouldn’t take the Covid vaccine. She worked remotely for a state government, was in her 20s, and did not have in person interactions with people. She was offered the opportunity to take a lower position with less pay that would require her to work in person with people, but she wouldn’t need to be vaccinated per govt requirements. She declined. At what point do we care? Who needs to be impacted before it’s important? I actually struggle with this because my inclination is not to care at all. Just leave me alone and I’ll leave you alone and we can all live together. But in practice, in reality, it doesn’t work like that.

TrapLord_Rhodo 4y ago

This sentiment is one point the author forgot to mention. What will be the concequence of 'Reality is just a game now?": Political Apathy. "Who the f* knows and why should I care?" is the only way to ensure harmonious counion with those around you. How do you know when a republic is in it's death throes? when " knowing about or forming a opinion about these things is pointless for the individual.". History has showed us that a disinterested populace leads to economic stagnation and political consolidation.

woojoo666 4y ago
Unfortunately political apathy is no longer an option. "Silence is Violence", and you will be forced into taking a side, even if you are just trying to dine outside in a restaurant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxjJPZF4P_s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxjJPZF4P_s

anigbrowl 4y ago

This would be sound advice, were it not for the fact that you could be going along minding your own business and someone else decides to make you a prop in their opinion theater.

bsder 4y ago

> The answer to all of the questions is: "Who the f* knows and why should I care?". A whole lot of people thought this. Then the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Now, they the f* knew. And they knew why--because they suddenly couldn't get medicine or medical care.

Slava_Propanei 4y ago