Subnostr

what would you call the strange form of trauma addiction that seems to exist in this early part of the internet information age? it centers around people who insist that they are 'informed', but they have an addict energy about them, and seem to be drawn toward alarmism and anxiety. I dont think it can be written off as 'oh those people'. it seems like a real mental trap that people can fall into because we havent yet acknowledged its a real trap to avoid in this information age.

mrecheese 🧀 1y ago

I don't think it's a "trap" that affects all people equally. Everyone I've met who is like that is just low-IQ in general. They see the carrot, but not the stick. They buy cars because they like the color. They read headlines, but not the article. Left side of the Dunning-Kruger chart. Sometimes they initially fool you because they went to college and listened to some smart people stuff.

I talked to one of these about using Signal instead of SMS, and now he's in a sovereign citizen group talking about "traveling" until Q saves the world. One carrot after another.

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sêkwêstkwân ᓭᑫᐧᐢᑎᑳᐧᐣ 1y ago

Detric bonhofer wrote a brilliant article on the theory of stupidity. He has a few rules about stupidity and defines what it is to be stupid. Once you see it it cant be unseen. People that lack discernment. And yes they can even be doctors!