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The Walrus's avatar

This is why I have decided to tune out and just read articles on substack that occasionally peak my interest or my local news. The internet and social media is a cesspool and no one is happy. Log off and read a book everyone, you will find peace.

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The Curious LP's avatar

A big part of this, imo, is the relentless “inflation of language” where everyone is a fascist or Nazi or literally genocidal. If you absorb this and begin to genuinely see others this way, then you feel justified in your totally unhinged behavior.

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