[Edited title and body to change Selfish to Doomer]

These Doomer Nihilists are so sure the world is so completely fucked, that they just nope out of any meaningful action that might mitigate what’s coming.

Hell, they might be right. But it takes an incredibly selfish person to assume their idea of the future is absolute, to the point you just go “If I’m doomed, I’ll just let it burn with everyone inside.”

I’ve been called naive, idealistic and cliche just because I believe in the Human capacity to adapt and thrive, and our unique ability as Humans to choose what we believe. How a positive mindset will -literally- move us in a positve direction, generally speaking.

And I admit, I am verying degrees of those things… But am I wrong?

Humans became… And we’re still becoming, a collective organism as the internet spreads. It’s far from perfect, but it keeps us all connected in one way or another. That gives each and every one of us a little push and tug on the whole.

Unless you are truly isolated in your life, and my heart breaks for those who are, your positivity matters. Your negativity matters. These things spread to anyone who interacts with you, whether it’s the slightest bit or enough to get someone to see another perspective. It spreads and it matters.

I just feel like… if more people were a little more naive and idealistic, but informed, we might not be so fucked.

Face it like a Human.

  • mojofrododojo@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 months ago

    I’m trying to be a nice, chill, helpful nihilist. I volunteer, I go out of my way to help… and it’s all just a front for the certainty that we can’t ‘stop at 1.5c’ because that opportunity is long gone. my kid might get our stuff, but lot of good it’ll do them in a world on fire. I keep it to myself as much as possible and try to project kindness and calm.

    I think this is the preferable alternative to becoming convinced there were few / no downsides to me acting on my beliefs and potentially lashing out at the fossil fuel lobby, the rich, hypocrite politicians etc. so. And I’m certain I’m not alone there.

    • GardenVarietyAnxiety@lemmy.worldOP
      2·
      5 months ago

      I edited my title and post slightly to clarify my thoughts. I know your type exists, but I feel like I can safely assume that it’s not the standard.

      I don’t agree with your outlook, but I respect the hell out of you for not being selfish about it.

      • mojofrododojo@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        5 months ago

        I’m trying really hard to not let my kid and spouse down, they deserve better but… Also I wonder how much of nihilism is self defense - hope exhaustion - but the voice in the back of my head says it’s simply grappling with the reality it’s presented.

        Good luck to you and yours, we’re all going to need it.