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snash222 t1_j1z2jcu wrote

> And paradoxically, this collective experience of absurdity becomes a form of tenuous meaning.

Self circular, and absurd. Yet if no other meaning exists, why not be nice and make others absurdity more pleasant.

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baileybeanz t1_j1z6q3e wrote

Because apparently a large portion of humanity would rather watch it burn

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Chilledlemming t1_j23cqvw wrote

I find this not to be amongst those that embrace absurdism. Rather, I feel like this is the response of either one unable to accept it or one fighting hard to place order upon it.

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Complex-Major5479 t1_j22ysyh wrote

I don't think all of it needs to be purged, just all of Louisiana, half of Mississippi, and maybe parts of San Bernadino. Etch-A-Sketch that shit and start over.

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malament-hogarth t1_j22ujlc wrote

“Because of personal freedom at all costs” -Sartre, the individual

Sartre would argue that the instabilities that arise in human relationships are a form of inter-subjective bad faith.

In more seriousness, because people are sick as all get out. With the invention of psychotronics we are getting back to torture, now just like coward rapists.

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Usernametaken112 t1_j1zg4yq wrote

Because equality is a construct. There will always be haves and have-nots chosen by nothing more than chaos.

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Usernametaken112 t1_j1zvypk wrote

I'm not advocating for anarchy or greed. I'm merely speaking on why people aren't incentivized to treat others with equality 24/7.

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iceyed913 t1_j20ofx6 wrote

In and of itself randomized outcomes to similar situations do provide equality. It is not much of a comfort on an individual level however

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swarthybangaa t1_j20ozpx wrote

The balance of probabilities makes some more equal than others, therein lies the problem we're forced to accept

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ShalmaneserIII t1_j21pswg wrote

There's one obvious example of why. Does it hurt more to break your leg, or see someone you love break a leg, or to see a random stranger break a leg?

How you rank those is going to determine your views on equality.

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lilbluehair t1_j1zq26o wrote

Life has no inherent meaning, everything we do is a construct, and here you are advocating for the status quo

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Usernametaken112 t1_j1zzuan wrote

Idk why you're assuming I'm advocating for anything. I merely made a statement. If you want to have a discussion, that's cool. But this isn't an argument or some zero sum nonsense.

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Loramarthalas t1_j21shpe wrote

Here, yet again we find the conservative, that vile creature, trying to justify their own greed and selfishness

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hallaway_monitor t1_j212p7m wrote

I understand what you're trying to say here but it's not what the parent was talking about. Everyone's circumstances are different and that's OK.

You don't have to give away your money or possessions to be nice - all you have to do is smile at someone. Say hello. Ask the shop clerk how their day is going and mean it. Bring cookies into work. Let someone merge in front of you on the road. There is, if you look for it, always time and a way to bring a little bit of joy to the people you see in the world. If we all realize this, life becomes a lot more fun for everyone.

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Zaicheek t1_j2326pi wrote

is that your argument against being pleasant? i'm not sure i understand your 'because'.

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