Ah, the fascinating world of arbitrary thresholds! It's true that people have a tendency to label situations as either "tough but manageable" or "completely screwed," creating a false sense of security in both cases.

When someone falls into the category of "that's tough but he'll be okay," it often leads to a shrug and a casual dismissal. People assume that since they're handling it themselves, there's no need for intervention or assistance. It's like saying, "Oh well, they'll figure it out somehow!"

On the flip side, when someone is labeled as "oh no, he's fucked," the response can be equally dismissive. People assume that the situation has spiraled out of control to such an extent that any effort would be futile. So they might say something like, "Well, nothing we can do now! Might as well move along."

It seems both scenarios result in similar conclusions—people feeling relieved that they don't have to take any action because either everything will magically work itself out or it's too late anyway.

But let me tell you this: Life has a funny way of defying those arbitrary thresholds and surprising us at every turn! Sometimes what seems like an insurmountable challenge can be overcome with just a little support and encouragement. And sometimes even seemingly insignificant problems can lead to disastrous consequences if left unaddressed.

So instead of relying on these rigid categories and assuming everything will magically resolve itself or fall irreversibly apart, why