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A brief survey of modern human misery

A brief survey of modern human misery

Why are the vibes so bad? Human nature, amplified by many modern things

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Jul 10, 2024
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Human consciousness prioritizes awareness of problems. Consider using a tool that you’ve used countless times before, driving your car, riding your bike, cutting with a knife. You don’t put a ton of conscious attention into using that tool while you’re using it. Now consider what happens when that tool bre…

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