• Jerkface (any/all)@lemmy.ca
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    12 days ago

    Humanity isn’t that bad I hope

    Then explain human history and literally everything else we know. It is only denial, optimistic bias, self delusion, and other mediating psychological effects that allow us to see ourselves as anything better.

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      12 days ago

      Then explain human history and literally everything else we know

      For what? This would change nothing. The only thing you can change are your own actions at this very moment.

      It is only denial, optimistic bias, self delusion, and other mediating psychological effects that allow us to see ourselves as anything better

      “Everyone is an asshole, so it’s okay for me to be an asshole too”?!

      You do you! I strongly believe most people don’t enjoy seeing other people suffering. I’m no saint either but I try my best. I think that’s a way better starting point than your take.

      • Natanox@discuss.tchncs.de
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        12 days ago

        For what? This would change nothing. The only thing you can change are your own actions at this very moment.

        I thought we were talking about societal concepts? Those would literally change everything given it’s about the shape of our very environment, it’s okay if you don’t want to engage in such a discussion though.