Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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Any time you're told that the weak and vulnerable are responsible for how bad things are, rather than the rich and powerful, you're being lied to (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/showerthoughts

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The idea that there is only two options: do nothing or do 100 %, is a comfort zone. People who argue for personal responsibility argue that everyone should do as much as they can.

[–] Cabrio 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

And those that argue for corporate and government responsibility do too, with the addition that they are smart enough to recognise personal responsibility isn't enough and isn't possible at scale without systemic change.

It's not that you're wrong, it's that you're wasting your breath preaching to a choir that has additional comprehension.