@BernardoKastrup All existence is experience. Civilization has never truly been civil or enlightened. We may get there but we may not...
I think if your motivation to talk is to enlighten all the whole human civilization then you will be forever frustrated
@Ryan_Daigler@Acyn I think he means the nuclear capabilities of America, and if they have that kind of weapon, it's probably wise to assume other countries have it to
@adamfare1996 Why do you think they make life so hard for those on benefits, unable to or just out of work?
They only care about economics, GDP etc the highest roles within politics naturally selects for those most ruthless as corporate lobbying etc is integral to politics at this stage
@JDaviesPhD They should be an absolute resort (if used at all) and know that it's mainly placebo effect anyway.
The problem is the real treatments of depression require lifestyle / spiritual changes at a minimum, social and political changes at a maximum.
@0x3ny @SydSteyerhart I don't think that would be case.
Sticking with that theme, though, you could see it as they don't want their kids to then inevitably be influenced by these large institutions/cult leaders and following the same path they did.
@adamfare1996 You can be vigilant of the fact they've had more time to collect life experience, but that doesn't always mean they've used their time wisely, been self reflective or grown wise
Respect based on age is nonsense, respect based on wisdom is probably a good life strategy to have ππ½
@sdjmjj15@nottydesignss That's the social conditioning talking. Challenges naturally arise for all genders/sexes: male, female, intersex etc
You can objectively grow more if when facing challenges alone, you know there is emotional support, etc, available after the challenge
Challenges β Β Suffering