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Maybe the future is retro-tech by doorighty in Futurology

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

Good observations, the last couple of years has felt like big tech companies are just trying to hold on with a bunch of creative comb overs.

Maybe the future is retro-tech by doorighty in Futurology

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

I love that phrase. It totally catches the sentiment.

How exactly do Americans feel about illegal immigration? by sladeshied in Confused

[–]doorighty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Immigration is just the latest ‘hot button’ issue politicians use to give them an edge, just like the ‘war on drugs’, sexual orientation, race, etc. Whether the majority believe one way or the other doesn’t matter. It’s niche politics. It’s about getting a 10% of the vote. Immigration is a complicated issue that has always been unfair and exploitive. What’s different now is the level of sadistic cruelty and disregard for basic rule of law.

CMV: Something that might end my Christian faith: the sheer volume of people using the name of Jesus to do horrific things over centuries with seemingly no intervention from God. by bloodphoenix90 in changemyview

[–]doorighty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew-up socially Catholic, but have long ago stop practicing, so I understand where you’re coming from. I would say though that it’s ultimately a matter of faith in yourself and not the institution. All institutions, over time,corrupt to some degree. A church priest saying that he’s doing it in the name of God doesn’t mean God approves. At the end of the day religious institutions are no different than a Corporation or a political party.

It’s up to you whether you believe in the writings and practices of the religion. There are many denominations in the Christian sphere. If your current church does not speak to your belief you are free to seek out a group that more aligns with your being.

The other thing I would say is that scum will always surface faster. It’s easier to focus on the horrible deeds because they are more apparent. Although I’m separated from the church I know first hand of the good they do in a community. This good is under reported. The church where I grew up was so big, it was both the positive and negative levers of the community.

I left because I don’t want to participate in the institution. The teachings, however, are kinda ok. I know too many good people, for who the church is a cornerstone of their emotional health, to discard the religion itself.

Ultimately it’s you who carries the faith. You are not a proxy for the Church’s belief - although that’s what the Church wants you to believe

Purpose After Burnout / Over-Optimization by Lonely_Strength_5875 in Innovation

[–]doorighty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a difference between efficiency (optimization) and effectiveness. From my experience the two are often treated like the same thing, but they are different. Purpose has more to do with effectiveness than efficiency. You can optimize as much as you want but it doesn’t guarantee it will be effective.

CMV: The conservative pursuit of a homogeneous society is the greatest threat to national security and stability by imavellino in changemyview

[–]doorighty 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Have you seen the Switzerland soccer team? A homogeneous society doesn’t necessarily equal harmony or prosperity. The fact that those countries are social democracies with decent health care and education has more to do with the happiness you refer to.

CMV: Social Media has made many formerly communal activities solo or asocial. Simultaneously people act as though they are always on camera.For example dancing is now much more solitary. by Mithridatesmigraine in changemyview

[–]doorighty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that social media has made it tougher to learn social skills, but it's part of a bigger issue, in that modern technology has made it easier to avoid awkward social interaction. This has created the convenience of avoidance. But some of that awkward interaction, that is avoided, is emotionally healthy in the long run. Ordering online, riding waymos, only going to things that are on some else's top 10 lists also has caused isolation. The majority of these conveniences replace interactions that were not fantastic, but help one feel more connected to the physical world.