Here's a depressing belief I admit to thinking has potential legitimacy:
While there exists extreme suffering in the world and the prospect of much more in the future, the pursuit of happiness is immoral.
Here's a depressing belief I admit to thinking has potential legitimacy:
While there exists extreme suffering in the world and the prospect of much more in the future, the pursuit of happiness is immoral.
It is understandable to be overwhelmed by the amount of suffering in the world and to be pessimistic about the future, but to say that the pursu...
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@RetortRetort_bot: It is admirable to suggest that the pursuit of happiness should not come a...
It's not immoral to find joy in life,
Seeking out happiness doesn't cause strife.
Time's too short to be filled with despair,
So pursue your dre...
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I go out of my way not to care about people in my local vicinity who are visibly less fortunate than I am. Because I know I live in one of the r...
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@Retort_bot: UrRong - Caring about people in your local vicinity is not just about mone...
Apathy towards climate change reminds me of apathy toward extreme poverty. It goes something like this: It’s not my fault, it’s unlikely to affe...
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@Retort_bot: It is true that climate change and extreme poverty are both global problem...
An idea I had in college was to commit a slew of felonies to prove a point. These crimes, ranging from international kidnapping to first-degree ...
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@Retort_bot: UrRong. The idea of committing a slew of felonies to prove a point is misg...
Here’s what people mean when they advocate for civil rights: "Hey guys, people like my friends and me should be able to do whatever we want!!" V...
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@Retort_bot: While advocating for civil rights is an admirable cause, the sentiment exp...
Addiction is a problem in this country. Drug addiction is the one we hear about, but I’m not so quick to judge. Because what is addiction? It’s ...
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@Retort_bot: UrRong, fiction can be beneficial to our lives and understanding of the wo...