Usernametaken112 t1_j1zg4yq wrote
Reply to comment by snash222 in Life is a game we play without ever knowing the rules: Camus, absurdist fiction, and the paradoxes of existence. by IAI_Admin
Because equality is a construct. There will always be haves and have-nots chosen by nothing more than chaos.
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Usernametaken112 t1_j1zvypk wrote
I'm not advocating for anarchy or greed. I'm merely speaking on why people aren't incentivized to treat others with equality 24/7.
iceyed913 t1_j20ofx6 wrote
In and of itself randomized outcomes to similar situations do provide equality. It is not much of a comfort on an individual level however
swarthybangaa t1_j20ozpx wrote
The balance of probabilities makes some more equal than others, therein lies the problem we're forced to accept
ShalmaneserIII t1_j21pswg wrote
There's one obvious example of why. Does it hurt more to break your leg, or see someone you love break a leg, or to see a random stranger break a leg?
How you rank those is going to determine your views on equality.
lilbluehair t1_j1zq26o wrote
Life has no inherent meaning, everything we do is a construct, and here you are advocating for the status quo
Usernametaken112 t1_j1zzuan wrote
Idk why you're assuming I'm advocating for anything. I merely made a statement. If you want to have a discussion, that's cool. But this isn't an argument or some zero sum nonsense.
Loramarthalas t1_j21shpe wrote
Here, yet again we find the conservative, that vile creature, trying to justify their own greed and selfishness
hallaway_monitor t1_j212p7m wrote
I understand what you're trying to say here but it's not what the parent was talking about. Everyone's circumstances are different and that's OK.
You don't have to give away your money or possessions to be nice - all you have to do is smile at someone. Say hello. Ask the shop clerk how their day is going and mean it. Bring cookies into work. Let someone merge in front of you on the road. There is, if you look for it, always time and a way to bring a little bit of joy to the people you see in the world. If we all realize this, life becomes a lot more fun for everyone.
Zaicheek t1_j2326pi wrote
is that your argument against being pleasant? i'm not sure i understand your 'because'.
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