Dying was Impossible to evade so far. So the best thing for happiness and Mental Health is to accept or not think about it. Maybe even see it as a "good" thing
To even Aknowledge that it might be possible could lead to false hope and disappointment.
I think thats the main reason many people are instinctively against it
The mind basically tries to protect them from fighting against the impossible and earning nothing but dread and disappointment.
If they’re being bullied and you don’t do anything about it, you seem to fail your own criteria for wanting someone on a team. The usefulness of “standing up for yourself” for which you claim bullying is a good test, only seems to have faculty when bullying is present.
Where did i say i dont?
You can stand up for yourself while others support you.
Its not mutually exclusive
You always have Situations where something did go wrong. Usually multiple persons involved.
Owning up their share of the blame has a corellation to standing up for yourself in my experience
You implied it by suggesting bullying is useful for getting rid of those people. I don't know how you advocate for them being bullied and removed, yet stand up for them at the same time.
> Owning up their share of the blame has a corellation to standing up for yourself in my experience
I would not be surprised if there is a correlation; but the causality seems pretty obvious to me. If you were bullied would you admit to anything that might result in more bullying? What if the people who supposedly support you are secretly hoping you fail?
I have no problem standing up for myself, even if I have no support. I also have no problem with the truth. I'll look my boss in the eye and tell him if I screwed up. I do it out of respect and because I'm about solving problems, even if I created it. But, if he's a bully and the only thing that is going to happen is I'm going to get more abuse? Well, I've probably already complained to HR and/or quit, but if I haven't... screw that guy. He can prove I was the one who screwed up or he can stuff it.
But let's not forget the context: bullies are useful. So what if the bully is the one who screwed up? Is he going to take his share of the blame? Doubtful. My guess is he blames his victim.
I have an ideal occupation for you then: being a prison inmate. They spend all their time worrying about how to be perceived as "people that can stand up for themselves".
I would rather be a part of a work culture where I can focus on getting work done rather than dealing with antisocials.
Yes selling weapons is profitable.
But if your own country is at war with an equally strong opponent, then its not.
Economy is in shambles for both players no matter who wins.
Also tax rates during war time are really high.
Wars and other catastrophes are equalizing wealth distribution and are not distributing wealth to the top.
You are right about the person itself.
But their assets are often hard to move.
I just dont think that rich people in general have an interest in a (serious) war.
I rather think conflicts are used to distract from other problems and create "unity". But not with the goal to make money.
Obviously some peope will try to profit from it while its going on and some will also lobby for new ones. I just dont thinks that this influence is that big
Human Progress isnt defined by evolution anymore but by our Technology and Knowledge.
There is no reason in an evolutionary sense to die anymore.
But i think The biggest benefit would be the ability for a society to pursue long term projects because you will actually see the benefits even if it takes a 100 years.
>Getting the rug pulled at that point just means you make a little less money.
It also means you have a much harder time saving for a house, funding a company etc.
The top 10% are also the most important part of a society from an economic perspective.
So basically its easier to get into the top 10% in Europe while its easier to get into the very top in America.
The are much more selfmade Billionaires in America , i suspect its the same for Millionaires
There are many more people who would like to enter the 'Tonnaires' than there are who consider Millionaire or Billionaire status a worthwhile goal. And as far as I can tell anything beyond a few ton doesn't significantly increase happiness.
From my perspective there's no reason to value the ability to become a 'self-made' billionaire if it leaves more of the 'precariat', and I prefer a society that reduces the number of people that are part of it.
Same for me,
if something is on the line i have a clear mind and i can concentrate uninterrupted even in noisy Environments.
Also if i am really passionate about something.
A good Horse only jumps as high as it must i guess
This is also the reason why sororities, military,.. do hazing.
Because the hardship makes forming a bond easier.
Its something that evolves naturally. Most people dont know why it works it just happens
He also says its not a healthy diet in general and that he doesnt know if it will work for other people.
I think a lot of people try to twist his words(or assume the worst interpretation) even on "normal" topics because they dont like his Politics.