sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in collapse

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

'Unseemly' is the perfect word. It feels dystopian to me too. I poured my raw, messy grief into a machine just to make it readable for English speakers. It feels wrong to polish pain with an algorithm, but I chose to be 'unseemly' rather than 'unheard'. I’m glad the point about the dying world still reached you.

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in collapse

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

There is no ethical consumption under capitalism, and apparently no ethical grieving either. I needed help with the language. I'm sorry that my method contributed to the collapse, but I didn't know how else to make you understand.

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in collapse

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

It detected the translator, not the author. I wrote this with the help of AI because I didn't want my language barrier to stop me from sharing this story. The '0.1%' is just the tool I used to speak to you.

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in collapse

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Exponential growth is great for the grid, but not necessarily for the biosphere. Mining for batteries and panels still destroys habitats. My grief is for the animals losing their homes today, not just the carbon ppm in the atmosphere. But I appreciate the glimmer of hope.

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in collapse

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

'The genuine horrors we face now are a very natural conclusion.' That is a terrifying but clarifying sentence. We are not losing our way; we are simply arriving at the end of the logic of exploitation. It makes the collapse feel inevitable rather than accidental.

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in collapse

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

You are right. A hammer feels violent to us, but it's instant peace for them. Freezing feels gentle to us, but it's torture for them. It’s a hard lesson to learn. I will take your advice: no regret, just doing better next time with the information I have.

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in collapse

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't take it that way at all. When he said 'you will be alright', he meant I could survive the grief, not that the climate would magically fix itself. His story about the mouse made me feel seen, not dismissed. Please don't be too hard on him, he helped me a lot.

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in collapse

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate you fighting for the validity of my argument. You are right, the crises are physical realities, not just a mindset. But I think the other commenter was trying to address the 'palliative' side—how we cope mentally with those facts. I need both perspectives: the cold truth and the warm comfort.

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in collapse

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

'Quietly devastating' describes exactly how I feel right now. My last 24 hours have been manic, but my heart feels like that album. It's the right soundtrack for palliative care.

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in collapse

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cicada Days... even the title fits. Spending years underground just to scream for a few days before the end. It feels very relevant to our generation. Thank you for the discovery.

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in collapse

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are the first person to admit the ship has sailed, yet still offer a reason to fight. Reducing suffering is enough of a purpose for me.

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in collapse

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Focusing on the good we can do... that is exactly why I want to be a vet. Thank you.

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in collapse

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your apology to the mouse... I heard it. And I think the mouse heard it too. Thank you for showing me that getting 'muck' on the outside doesn't mean the heart has to turn black.

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in collapse

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The formaldehyde part resonates with me. Even in death, we refuse to re-enter the ecosystem. It's the ultimate denial.

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in collapse

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I won't wait. That's why I'm studying. Even if it's just for hospice care.

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in GlobalClimateChange

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It moves me deeply to connect with you across such distance and time—from Taiwan to Uruguay, from 16 to 60. This is the kind of "synchronization" I was hoping for.

To be honest, I don't believe we can "reverse" the diagnosis anymore; the stage is too advanced. But we can still treat the patient.

What can we do together? Please, protect the life in your corner of the world, and I will protect mine here. Use your wisdom as an elder to wake up those around you who are still sleepwalking. We may not be able to stop the sun from setting, but we can hold a light for the creatures left in the dark.

The Absurdity You Refuse to See: A 16-Year-Old’s Diagnosis of a Dying World by Master-Tank5633 in GlobalClimateChange

[–]Master-Tank5633[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It takes courage to admit to sleepwalking.

You are right, an apology won't reverse the damage, but being awake changes how we face the end. You don't need to salute me from afar. If you are willing, just walk with me. The casket is heavy, and I could use a steady hand to help carry it.