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debit-freak ◴[14 Oct 24 02:07 UTC] No.41833544[source]▶

> There comes a moment in life, often in the quietest of hours, when one realizes that the world will continue on its wayward course, indifferent to our desires or frustrations.

Is this not trivially obvious at all moments of consciousness? The assumptions here make no sense.

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1. dtdynasty ◴[14 Oct 24 02:09 UTC] No.41833560[source]▶

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It may be logically obvious but I don't think many people accept it and act with this in mind. Either due to emotionally not being able to accept it or because it's hard to apply to every decision.

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2. debit-freak ◴[14 Oct 24 03:19 UTC] No.41833909[source]▶

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I'm not sure what "logic" has to do with this, but I am confused why one would presume others share this mindset.

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