How do you handle late stage capitalism? (lemmy.world)

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How is everybody holding up lately? I'm trying to see what everyone else is doing to survive this hell hole we call America?

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[-] fubo@lemmy.world 26 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Recognize that a lot of what you're suffering from is, well, suffering; that it's part of the human condition and not really specific to one historical epoch, country, or economic system. Sickness, poverty, cruelty, envy, selfishness, domination, and other woes have been with us for much longer than economic or political modernity.

People have been investigating how to alleviate suffering — in the general sense — for a very long time. There are whole philosophical and social movements about it, which have proposed strategies such as —

"Love your neighbor; forgive those who have hurt you. Feed the hungry, heal the sick, comfort the afflicted." (Christianity)
"Avoid killing, stealing, lying, raping, and getting drunk. Seek out wholesome companions. Maybe do some meditation." (Buddhism)
"Pursue a simple life. Try to avoid pain rather than seeking out pleasure. Don't worry about gods or politics." (Epicureanism)

[-] Ceedoestrees@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago

Instructions Unclear: I forgave my landlord for reno-victing me, forgave the supermarket chains that price-fixed groceries which put me in debt. I was careful not to buy products which contribute to wars and inequality, even though it was harder and more expensive. Now I'm living the simple life by meditating under a bridge, but it's cold down here and the politicians are arguing over whether they should be able to kick me out and throw away my things. The only shelter with room available requires me to worship their god.

[-] smoof@kbin.social 1 points 8 months ago

Over here, there's no arguing. They just throw away your things.

[-] fubo@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

I'm sure you would have done great in the Roman Empire!

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