10 reasons why we can't have nice things.
A thread about why humanity is doomed and everything is fucked.
If we could collective fix even just 2 of these points, we'd change the world.
A thread about why humanity is doomed and everything is fucked.
If we could collective fix even just 2 of these points, we'd change the world.
1) We're terrible at the future
We're awful at planning beyond what will feel good right now.
We consistently choose the easier path because it makes everyone feel better instead of doing the harder things that suck...
But make us healthier, happier, and more prosperous later.
We're awful at planning beyond what will feel good right now.
We consistently choose the easier path because it makes everyone feel better instead of doing the harder things that suck...
But make us healthier, happier, and more prosperous later.
2) We can't admit when we're wrong
Humans will die over pride. This seems honorable except when it's misplaced and prevents them from finding a MUCH better solution
But they won't take it because that means admitting the original solution—the one they're ego vested in—was wrong
Humans will die over pride. This seems honorable except when it's misplaced and prevents them from finding a MUCH better solution
But they won't take it because that means admitting the original solution—the one they're ego vested in—was wrong
3) We can't accept when someone admits they're wrong
Humans simultaneously call people out for being wrong, then hold it over their heads later even if—and many times, especially—they admit they were wrong.
This, of course, makes people less likely to admit they were ever wrong
Humans simultaneously call people out for being wrong, then hold it over their heads later even if—and many times, especially—they admit they were wrong.
This, of course, makes people less likely to admit they were ever wrong
4) Tribalism and false dichotomy
"If you're not for me, you're against me" mentality.
Politicians exploit this tribal mentality by proposing all types of crazy shit in the name of the party ideals.
If you don't support that idea, you must be against all the party's ideas.
"If you're not for me, you're against me" mentality.
Politicians exploit this tribal mentality by proposing all types of crazy shit in the name of the party ideals.
If you don't support that idea, you must be against all the party's ideas.
5) Greed
People will make a dollar any way they can. It ALWAYS comes back to the money.
For any conspiracy, ask yourself who financially benefits, & you'll have it figured out.
Also, remember: Crime causes poverty is WAY more true than poverty causes crime. #CorruptPoliticians
People will make a dollar any way they can. It ALWAYS comes back to the money.
For any conspiracy, ask yourself who financially benefits, & you'll have it figured out.
Also, remember: Crime causes poverty is WAY more true than poverty causes crime. #CorruptPoliticians
6) Lack of gratitude
We're experts at comparing what's wrong and what we lack. We forget what we have and how fortunate we are.
Everyone thinks their life is shit.
They tweet about it from an iPhone in a house where they have no fear of getting popped by a stray bullet.
We're experts at comparing what's wrong and what we lack. We forget what we have and how fortunate we are.
Everyone thinks their life is shit.
They tweet about it from an iPhone in a house where they have no fear of getting popped by a stray bullet.
7) No accountability
Everything is someone else's fault
Even how you feel about yourself results from the world and its unfair standards for success and beauty
"It's called SELF-ESTEEM. It's the esteem of yo mothafuckin self! How the fuck can I fuck up how you feel about you?"
Everything is someone else's fault
Even how you feel about yourself results from the world and its unfair standards for success and beauty
"It's called SELF-ESTEEM. It's the esteem of yo mothafuckin self! How the fuck can I fuck up how you feel about you?"
8) We try to cheat trade-offs
You can have anything. You just can't have everything.
People think they can get everything from money to romance without doing the work for it.
And then, of course, they blame other people because they didn't plan for the future.
You can have anything. You just can't have everything.
People think they can get everything from money to romance without doing the work for it.
And then, of course, they blame other people because they didn't plan for the future.
9) We're lazy
Not just physically, though that's obvious.
Mentally, no one does research past the headline. Emotionally, no one exercises self-control.
And because we're also greedy, media and corporations take advantage of this. So you're mad about everything AND fat.
Not just physically, though that's obvious.
Mentally, no one does research past the headline. Emotionally, no one exercises self-control.
And because we're also greedy, media and corporations take advantage of this. So you're mad about everything AND fat.
10) No respect for each other
People don't respect each other. No empathy, awareness, or appreciation.
This is not to be confused with coddling and safe spaces.
This is just presenting your best self to your fellow human at all times and with the best intentions.
People don't respect each other. No empathy, awareness, or appreciation.
This is not to be confused with coddling and safe spaces.
This is just presenting your best self to your fellow human at all times and with the best intentions.
This rant covers why I think our evolution is stuck, and we'll wipe ourselves out before climate change, asteroids, or viruses.
What did I miss? RT the parts you resonate with and gimme a follow @edlatimore
What did I miss? RT the parts you resonate with and gimme a follow @edlatimore
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