Honestly, it's mind-boggling how the top 1% have us believing their relentless greed is just the norm and that we're helpless to do anything about it. This is particularly noticeable on platforms like Reddit, where we, the users, are the real value creators and even volunteer our time.
Just a few days ago, during the Reddit protests, the only thing required from us was to log off. However, it seemed that even this small act was too much for some. It's a stark wake-up call, making you question how and why we don't take a stand when our rights are truly in jeopardy.
In this day and age, it appears we're all too engrossed in our personal lives. If it doesn't directly affect us, it's shrugged off. This "not my problem" mindset is damaging to us all eventually. It hinders our ability to empathize with each other's struggles and to unite against common adversities. This isn't the type of society any of us should want. It's alarming to see our sense of community dwindling, and it's genuinely heartbreaking. Maybe I'm just overthinking it, but the large number of people who seem indifferent is truly concerning. This should serve as a wake-up call for all of us. What do you guys think? (Pic not relevant)
Well said. Louis Rossmann made a post with a similar angle yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U06rCBIKM5M
But yeah, the complacency is real.
It's funny how people are posting on reddit how reddit sucks and how there are no good alternatives, saying the alternatives don't have critical mass in terms of user numbers, while it's literally this beavior that prevents said critical mass.
People love to whine and talk about grandstanding. But as soon as there are even minor changes to their personal convenience, many give up and roll over.
It's sobering but have we as humanity ever been different? Radical change is often not driven by communities but by individuals.
Personally I look at it like this. Groups of humans are by definition stupid. The larger the group the higher the likelihood of average stupidity rising.
Therefore I don't think communities can ever truly "act as one". Your best bet is having enough individuals that all have the wisdom to make similar wise choices. It may look like "the community" is doing something but we're still just talking about individuals.
I concur with your viewpoint. There's no doubt that individuals have historically been catalysts for change. However, my concern lies in the recent trend where these change-makers seem to be acting against society's broader interests.
Take the French Revolution as an example - a time when collective action effectively enforced justice, albeit in a harsh manner. Large groups came together, stood up for what was right, and held the wrongdoers accountable. It's a compelling case for the power of collective action.
In contrast, the current pattern of individualistic actions appears less beneficial for society as a whole. That's a trend we might want to discuss and address further.