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diff --git a/content/entry/re-dont-look-up.md b/content/entry/re-dont-look-up.md index 95b5c6a..3a7da0e 100644 --- a/content/entry/re-dont-look-up.md +++ b/content/entry/re-dont-look-up.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Movies like "Don't Look Up" hold up a mirror to our species, and that doesn't ji I believe these negative reviews can also be explained by the fact that people use mindless consumption, gaming, media, movies, etc. to distract themselves and this movie invades their distraction space, forcing them to self-reflect instead. -I'm not asking people to worry about these issues on a daily basis or get depressed over them although I do think that's more useful than avoidance and denial because [it can motivate action](https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greta_Thunberg#Early_life "Climate Activist Greta Thunberg struggled with depression for four years before her school strike campaign"). I understand not everyone is in a position to make a difference though. I'm just asking people to be honest with themselves. If you're not able/motivated to do anything about societal issues, just say so. It's understandable. +I'm not asking people to worry about these issues on a daily basis or get depressed over them although I do think that's more useful than avoidance and denial because [it can motivate action](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greta_Thunberg#Early_life "Climate Activist Greta Thunberg struggled with depression for four years before her school strike campaign"). I understand not everyone is in a position to make a difference though. I'm just asking people to be honest with themselves. If you're not able/motivated to do anything about societal issues, just say so. It's understandable. But please, don't lie to yourself and others, saying that making any effort is futile before you yourself have even tried. Don't make intellectually impoverished arguments about why there's no need for you to do anything. Don't deny that it's happening. Don't quip about it or make jokes as a thinly veiled coping mechanism. Just be a damn human being, admit we're in a sad situation, and have some empathy for your fellow humans who do choose to live in reality and face the facts. |