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I much prefer people amuse themselves to death than they think and theorize themselves- (or others, in the case of many late 19th and early 20th century intelle
by somedude895 2y ago
I much prefer people amuse themselves to death than they think and theorize themselves- (or others, in the case of many late 19th and early 20th century intellectuals) to death.
- renanoliveira0 2y agoAt what point did this become a valid and legitimate issue? Why do we feel the need to prefer or not prefer what others do with their time? Isn’t that something that concerns only the person and their own life, which really shouldn’t concern us at all? I think your point really highlights this ethical mindset that has become so prominent today, especially with the rise of the internet.
- nuancebydefault 2y agoThey did not mean 'prefer' in the way you interpret it. They mean 'I believe the world would be better if...' rather than 'I'd choose for others to behave like...'