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>the inability to actual do anything about them That is called trained helplessness. You could be on a flight today if you want. You could be donating to relie
by s1artibartfast 2y ago
>the inability to actual do anything about them
That is called trained helplessness. You could be on a flight today if you want. You could be donating to relief in minutes without leaving your computer chair.
- Towaway69 2y agoI can give money to an anonymous organization that might or might not use that money to help the people on the ground. But then I’ve scrolled on in HN (or wherever) and the next disaster has happened - the same feeling of disconnect. The immediacy of social media makes everyone my neighbour - that’s what I was trying to say.
- s1artibartfast 2y agoI'm just saying that immediacy doesn't have be accompanied with helplessness.