Is it better to have faith in society, or just realize the fact that we all suck and will eventually crash and burn?
Question from ljarvz:
I hate to go all Philosophy 101 on you, but that’s a false dichotomy. Not only that, the entire statement absolves you of responsibility.
Here’s how to look at life:
Hope for the best. Plan for the worst. Realise that neither the best nor the worst will happen — but put all of your efforts into making the world a better place.
What does that mean in practical terms? If you want to live in a society worth placing your faith in, then get involved in building it. Do some volunteering. Don’t whine when you get pinged for jury duty. Write thank-you notes when someone does something nice for you. You know where I’m going with this.
Society is a collection of individuals. The more good individuals there are, the better the society will be.
Have fun. Chin up.
Your pal,
