Capitalism Rules, Socialism and Communism Suck Thread

[CoccoBill]

I am not expressing an opinion. What I'm expressing is the determination of tens of thousands of years of human history. What I'm expressing has been expressed in every archetypal story in every culture in all of recorded history.

No you're not, you're talking out of your ass.

Completely incorrect. The idea that happiness is something that can be "achieved" is a false construct.

Happiness is the perception of having meaning to your life, of not having overwhelming adversities, having meaningful social connections, sense of belonging, being able to do things you enjoy. None of these can be measured in money or success. Having some money makes it easier, but there are diminishing returns very soon as they increase. These things have actually been studied.

You see, work and success are not the only things to strive for. Some can find happiness in conquering Mt Everest, some from working in their garden, some from spending time with their grand kids. I wish I had worked more, said no one on their death bed ever.

This is a recipe for unhappiness.

Right, you know better than I do how I actually feel. Sorry I forgot.

Of course you don't. You've been duped by postmodern society into believing that you could be happy if you were just insulated and protected from all of the oppressive forces in the world. Get woke.

I'm still no closer to understanding any of your ramblings.

Why are you talking about an "endgame"?

Why is life about an "endgame"?

Most humans have a strong innate need for meaning, which often translates to having meaning, purpose in life. Most people, according to studies, want that. For me, one way to put it is that looking back, I want to be able to feel like my existence had been a net positive for life around me. So lately, on this forum, I've actively been working against that. Gotta start making up for it somehow.