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> Why is it unsolvable? Because as we solve societal problems new ones will arise. There's no utopian ideal. > As the parent comment noted, these issue dont
by nkozyra 4y ago
> Why is it unsolvable?
Because as we solve societal problems new ones will arise. There's no utopian ideal.
> As the parent comment noted, these issue dont
They don't what?
- chiefalchemist 4y agoSo we are content and complicit and stick with the status quo? That mindset itself is a problem. A problem that would still have us living in caves.
- nkozyra 4y ago> So we are content and complicit and stick with the status quo? Why can't we be content but not "complicit" and still address issues? I'd argue having a growing population with mental health issues is less prepared to functionally address larger problems. This feels like it's piggy backing off of a caricature of a zoned out druggie who doesn't care what's happening around them.
- themitigating 4y agoPerfection isn't required and as others have noted there are countries with far less problems so obviously it is possible
- nkozyra 4y ago> Perfection isn't required and as others have noted there are countries with far less problems so obviously it is possible Never said it was impossible to improve. I said it was impossible to "fix" society.
- themitigating 4y agoFix doesn't mean perfection either. Come on, it means bring things to a level consistent with other similar countries. Your absolute take on this is a deflection to avoid any change
- nkozyra 4y ago> Your absolute take on this is a deflection to avoid any change I have never said we shouldn't improve things. That's very much a strawman.