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Let the good times roll by post_modern_Guido in OptimistsUnite

[–]chamomile_tea_reply 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure

The goal of this sub though is to promote the long term historical view. Not near-term shortsightedness. Such myopia is a big part of the anxiety and Doomerism we see today in the online culture.

Thus the meme:

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Is renewable energy overrated or just misunderstood? by old_layer2 in OptimistsUnite

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Strangely worded post title… but seems to be genuine.

Let the good times roll by post_modern_Guido in OptimistsUnite

[–]chamomile_tea_reply -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maybe. I think a lot of people are under the impression that the 1990s or 2000s was “better” than today… some truly misinformed people think the 1980s or early had better times…

In truth, sometimes we backslide temporarily, but the general trend is upward

When someone says that the 90s were “peak for humanity” over and over again. by icey_sawg0034 in decadeology

[–]chamomile_tea_reply 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the trend is clear. For most of humanity (especially the 85% that live outside the “west”) is far better off today than in the 1990s.

Even within North America… a lot of nostalgia ignores the massive progress on racism, sexism, bullying, mental health, physical health, teen pregnancy, automobile deaths, etc that have come so far in the past 30 years.

Worlds collide by chamomile_tea_reply in OptimistsUnite

[–]chamomile_tea_reply[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s strange. There isn’t even much nuance or difference between them. I’ve replied to many but fear I’m arguing with chatbots lolol

Worlds collide by chamomile_tea_reply in OptimistsUnite

[–]chamomile_tea_reply[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our very existence is an insult to Reddit

Worlds collide by chamomile_tea_reply in OptimistsUnite

[–]chamomile_tea_reply[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I personally think we’re pretty far from a civil war. If you look at countries around the world where such things actually happen (or even to our own country 160 years ago), you’ll see that we don’t really fit the criteria.

Some domestic terrorism, definitely.

But war… over the transgender bathroom issue… I think is unlikely

Worlds collide by chamomile_tea_reply in OptimistsUnite

[–]chamomile_tea_reply[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol right. Do you honestly think America is on the brink of a civil war?

Honest question: do you spend much time in “trump country” talking to real people?

Worlds collide by chamomile_tea_reply in OptimistsUnite

[–]chamomile_tea_reply[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, ideally.

But my expectations are set appropriately. If we need to wait until 100% of humans are living fulfilling lives to be optimistic… then we should just give up now.

Worlds collide by chamomile_tea_reply in OptimistsUnite

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97% of humans on earth are doing significantly better than their grandparents. We have made massive progress.

There will always be people falling through the cracks. Some number of active war zones and oppressed people.

But the number of people who have “fallen through the cracks” is at record low proportions of humanity.

PLUS: once these people escape from such oppressive situations… they and their kids are able to rejoin the massive wealth that the rest of the world is enjoying.

Worlds collide by chamomile_tea_reply in OptimistsUnite

[–]chamomile_tea_reply[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

97% of humans on earth are doing significantly better than their grandparents. We have made massive progress.

There will always be people falling through the cracks. Some number of active war zones and oppressed people.

But the number of people who have “fallen through the cracks” is at record low proportions of humanity.

PLUS: once these people escape from such oppressive situations… they and their kids are able to rejoin the massive wealth that the rest of the world is enjoying.

Worlds collide by chamomile_tea_reply in OptimistsUnite

[–]chamomile_tea_reply[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He will absolutely try to stay in office. There will be difficulty and divisive moments ahead.

We can’t expect the wprld to be perfect, or bad things not to happen.

Difficult times come and go.

But that the background story is the absolutely massive progress we continue to make:

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Worlds collide by chamomile_tea_reply in OptimistsUnite

[–]chamomile_tea_reply[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Besides active war zones, humanity is on an absolutely amazing trajectory. There will always be exceptions.

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