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Cruel World Syndrome
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QuickTwist
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Its a false set of dichotomies, that's what I think. This is going to sound... predictable, but, it depends... on the individual. Everyone has their own views on the views others so no one can say for sure.
p.s. sorry to be a buzzkill
p.s. sorry to be a buzzkill
Nibbler
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I had to look up what that is and found something called "mean world syndrome". Well, golly Sarge, I didn't know there was a name for it. The chicken-littles of the world like to crow that the sky is falling based on all the bad things they see in the news. These short-sighted, and often Young Earth Creationists, all seem to think everything was sunshine and rainbow farts just a few short decades ago ("Why, in my fathers' day... !") merely because the news was mostly about the major countries and Bessie May winning best pie at the county fair. They are naive in their "young souls" to consider that people were raping, maiming, burning, bombing, mauling, kidnapping, and whatnot in dear old dad's day, but the fine people of the US of A were merely sheltered from it even regionally because of the lack of instant worldwide communications.
They learned what a volcano was in 1st grade but it wasn't REAL to them. So today they hear of a volcano in the midst of erupting right now, then it must be GAWD since "We never heard of so much destruction and terribleness before! So much of it NOW! It's the END DAYS!"
That should tell you what I think of the syndrome in those people.
Anyway, the world itself is neither mean nor cruel. The weather and major geological features of the planet work as they do with minimal influence from us. We have the option to go climb a deadly mountain (and stay up there, frozen in place in perpetuity) by choice. Or we can choose a less dangerous place, yet still with dangers. Destruction happens to us and we step on ants even if we try not to. It's the cycle of reality. If we're lucky, we are born and live to a very ripe old age and die peacefully.
They learned what a volcano was in 1st grade but it wasn't REAL to them. So today they hear of a volcano in the midst of erupting right now, then it must be GAWD since "We never heard of so much destruction and terribleness before! So much of it NOW! It's the END DAYS!"
That should tell you what I think of the syndrome in those people.
Anyway, the world itself is neither mean nor cruel. The weather and major geological features of the planet work as they do with minimal influence from us. We have the option to go climb a deadly mountain (and stay up there, frozen in place in perpetuity) by choice. Or we can choose a less dangerous place, yet still with dangers. Destruction happens to us and we step on ants even if we try not to. It's the cycle of reality. If we're lucky, we are born and live to a very ripe old age and die peacefully.
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The world is cruel. It's also kind. I think that in the western world, for the common folk, it's probably kinder than it ever was. But I can't let go of the Damocles sword constantly hanging over our heads, one wrong turn, one bit of bad luck and there goes your well being: WWII was only a full generation ago, many people who lived through it are still alive today; AIDS, Ebola, bird flu... it happens to others, it can happen to you too. Natural disasters don't bother me so much, I still feel sympathy for the people affected by them, but Nature has no consciousness or intent, it means no harm, sh#t just happens. But suffering caused by humans to other humans deeply affects me, I seem to live in a constant state of disgust thinking of what people are capable of doing to other people and I just can't shake it off. I've come to realize that it's because there aren't enough acts of kindness that can ever ever repay or even the millions robbed of their dignity and then their lives in the gas chambers, or the torture and murder of a baby to satisfy the most vile urges of a few. I can't help but feel those things deeper than I feel the good ones.
The media makes a spectacle out of these things because that's what sells. I've never been able to understand the crowd that gathers around a car crash and does absolutely nothing but stare (and takes photos nowadays). The media just provides car crashes delivered directly to the tvs and pc screens.
The media makes a spectacle out of these things because that's what sells. I've never been able to understand the crowd that gathers around a car crash and does absolutely nothing but stare (and takes photos nowadays). The media just provides car crashes delivered directly to the tvs and pc screens.
Grayman
Soul Shade
Video games have significantly dropped crime rates by absorbing destructive free time and supplying an outlet for peoples darker fantasies. The statistics show huge dropes in violence sine the 1990's.
Sinny91
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Nature is nature, only people are cruel... and you know, maybe some other sentient beings.
I think the majority of the human race are decent people, who are just scared and hurt little children on the inside. Most people just seek safety, security and love.
A smaller portion are psychopathic monsters who should be put down.
I think the majority of the human race are decent people, who are just scared and hurt little children on the inside. Most people just seek safety, security and love.
A smaller portion are psychopathic monsters who should be put down.
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I try to avoid negative media but either way, make decisions for myself and don't take anything at face value and do my own research. I do find it interesting that people can react with more empathy, less empathy or a phobia about what they see.
As for defining what makes a cruel/mean world, moral and existential Nihilism is an interesting path of study. Obviously, people will either accept or reject the society they live in. We hope they will handle it positively but that isn't always the case.
In my opinion, nature is cruel. The only reason humans thrive is because we have developed a strong super-ego based on a strong set of morals. Sprinkle in some empathy/guilt and we can accept other humans way of doing things just enough to get along. Obviously, I am simplifying this all a bit. Overall, I have a positive outlook on life and think most people want us all to move forward. Admittedly, as seen in the news, sometimes it doesn't take much for a person to be overwhelmed and revert back to their self-indulgent instincts.
As for defining what makes a cruel/mean world, moral and existential Nihilism is an interesting path of study. Obviously, people will either accept or reject the society they live in. We hope they will handle it positively but that isn't always the case.
In my opinion, nature is cruel. The only reason humans thrive is because we have developed a strong super-ego based on a strong set of morals. Sprinkle in some empathy/guilt and we can accept other humans way of doing things just enough to get along. Obviously, I am simplifying this all a bit. Overall, I have a positive outlook on life and think most people want us all to move forward. Admittedly, as seen in the news, sometimes it doesn't take much for a person to be overwhelmed and revert back to their self-indulgent instincts.
Grayman
Soul Shade
Don't put me down yet. I haven't finished ridding the world of the parasites and poison.
Pyropyro
Magos Biologis
Maybe stop being cupcakes?
The world is neither a happy nor a mean place. It is just is. The rain that gives you that soothing cool feeling might also be the rain that drowns someone else. The person who helps a refugee isn't giving his resources to help the disabled. The policeman who kills a drug pusher is also denying food for an already starving family yet also rids society of a menace.
@Sinny The Reptilians are the saviors of mankind. They're totally benevolent and only seeks to uplift their less advanced brethren
The world is neither a happy nor a mean place. It is just is. The rain that gives you that soothing cool feeling might also be the rain that drowns someone else. The person who helps a refugee isn't giving his resources to help the disabled. The policeman who kills a drug pusher is also denying food for an already starving family yet also rids society of a menace.
@Sinny The Reptilians are the saviors of mankind. They're totally benevolent and only seeks to uplift their less advanced brethren