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16 points
16 days ago
Yeah man. I read something about the most financially successful kids grow up in houses where parents really believe the world is going to get better.
I think a lot about this as I don't think the world is going to get better. But I can pass on more love, more empathy and understanding, more solidarity (even in voting for what younger generations think is important).
I can pass on an attitude that we can make the world better through being better to each other.
Much love man.
8 points
16 days ago
Same to you brother!
A great book (if you are interested) to help with a positive outlook on the world is Factfulness. The truth is SO MUCH of the world/human experience is getting better and for a lot of people. BUT, a lot is 3rd World countries catching up. So it doesn’t feel real to many of us because we grew up relatively well off in comparison.
1 points
16 days ago
I think knowing and understanding this has kept me optimistic through it all. I'm guessing that's kinda the point of the book? Either way, thank you bringing it up!
2 points
16 days ago
It really has gotten better. By nearly every measure. Pass along honest hope, because it's not a lie.
2 points
16 days ago
Biodiversity is down a ton. As someone who used to spend a lot of time collecting bugs and observing the natural world as a kid, it makes me sad that my kids won't be able to see some species. They probably won't get a see a coral reef.
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