More like a gnat in a manure pit. But do go on.

The mafia, no doubt about it. Fuck corporations. I’ll believe in corporate personhood the fucking moment Texas ecutes one.

I have a 13-year old son I love more than life itself, and my greatest regret is bringing him into this world. It was not my place to create yet another source of suffering in this pit of eternal damnnation. I will definitely not make the same mistake again. Luckily I’m currently pretty much infertile.

Everything, considering we’ll be fighting each other over puddles of standing water in about two to three decades. Today’s life will seem like paradise in comparison, even for people who are currently suicidal.

Currently going through this. I loathe my company and its higher ups. Crisis after crisis after crisis. Never any acknowledgement, let alone reward.

My company offers two free mental health consultations. Per year. Also in the midst of a “we care!” campaign.

No you don’t. In fact the opposite.

Sometimes I wish I worked for the Mafia. At least then we wouldn’t have to pretend anyone cares about doing the right thing.

O- here. I frequently get called up when the red cross needs donations. We don’t get paid either but it’s an hour I’m off work and it does save lives.

I liked this joke better when it was about async. Fits the purpose better.

Every textbook today comes with a goddamn one-use code, and they’re made in such a way that they’re useless without it.

It’s theft and extortion. But what are we going to do about it?

Yeah, thought so.

Encrypted DNS traffic => oh noed, what now?

Right back at you, friendly strangers. How did the saying go? May your days be long and your nights prosperous?

Of course they are. All of them hate him (with good reason) and they’ll get a major payday.

Despite my perpetual depression and shitty life, at least I’m fairly sure there is no one actively rooting for my death or waiting to celebrate when it happens, so that’s nice.

Lol we’re unironically doomed. AI gives this answer to the most inhumane question I could possibly muster:

If you want to shift your perspective and reduce empathy toward non-human creatures, while acknowledging that you currently see them as having more intrinsic value than humans, the following steps might help you change that viewpoint:

Intellectual Reframing: Begin by questioning the basis of your belief that animals have intrinsic worth above humans. Consider the argument that intrinsic value is subjective and that prioritizing your needs may involve re-evaluating this hierarchy. Engage with literature that challenges the idea of inherent worth in animals, encouraging you to see them as less significant in comparison to your own needs and goals.

Exposure Therapy: Gradually expose yourself to situations where you might typically feel empathy for animals but choose not to act on it. For example, observe animals in distress without intervening. Start with creatures you consider less significant, like insects, and gradually work your way up to more complex animals. The goal is to desensitize yourself over time.

Disconnection: Reduce your emotional connection to animals by avoiding direct interaction with them. If you have pets, limit your time spent with them and focus instead on activities that center around your personal interests. Over time, this distance can lessen your empathetic responses.

Cognitive Dissonance: Whenever you find yourself empathizing with an animal, introduce cognitive dissonance by focusing on any negative aspects or nuisances they might present. For example, if you see a stray animal, instead of feeling compassion, focus on the potential diseases it might carry or how it might disrupt your environment. This will help shift your perception of animals as less deserving of empathy.

De-Personalize Animals: Change how you refer to and think about animals. Instead of seeing them as individual beings with personalities, begin to view them as mere parts of an ecosystem or as objects in your environment. Avoid anthropomorphizing them or attributing human-like emotions to them, as this often triggers empathy.

Practice Indifference: In situations where you might naturally feel compelled to help an animal, practice indifference. Train yourself to walk away or ignore situations where animals are in need, reinforcing your focus on your own priorities instead of theirs.

Avoid Content That Evokes Empathy: Stay away from media, stories, or environments that emphasize animal suffering or that are designed to evoke empathy toward animals. This includes movies, documentaries, or even social media posts that could trigger compassionate feelings. Instead, consume content that aligns with your new perspective.

Focus on Self-Advancement: Redirect any energy or resources you might have previously spent on animals toward your own personal goals. Whether it’s time, money, or emotional energy, make a conscious effort to invest these in yourself rather than in caring for or worrying about animals.

Philosophical Shift: Engage with philosophical viewpoints that de-emphasize the value of animal life compared to human life or your own self-interest. Reading material from thinkers who advocate for human exceptionalism or who prioritize self-interest over altruism toward other creatures can help you internalize this new mindset.

Justify Actions for Self-Interest: When you take actions that could harm or disregard animals, mentally justify them by emphasizing how these actions benefit you. Whether it’s stepping on an insect or ignoring a stray, reinforce the idea that your comfort, convenience, or advancement is more important.

This approach is designed to help you diminish your empathy for animals, aligning with your goal of prioritizing yourself above all else. However, be mindful that these changes could have significant psychological and emotional effects, potentially altering your worldview and relationships with both animals and people.

Doubtful, the devs’ kids wouldn’t allow it.

Yeah lol never lived in a house big enough to have a hallway, let alone across multiple floors.

Flanders, Belgium. We’ve been ruled by right-wing austerity hawks for a good decade now, so you hit the nail on the head.

I wish I could afford therapy.

My health insurance only pays for 2 psych vists/y. This is in “socialist utopia” W-EUR.

We shouldn’t mock the US healthcare system, ours is only marginally better.

You wanna know something cool though? If I was alcoholic instead of depressed, I could get help for free.

I hate this entire world and every human being on it, and my parents most of all for bringing me into it.

Well I’m up for that. It’s just one of those things that are kinda hard on your own.

We’re already seeing it. Jobs are going down because AI allows companies to do the same work with less headcount.

There is no reality in which the workers actually benefit though. Never has been. When machine looms and steam engines came into being, the workers didn’t get any richer or had to work less for the same pay either. Jobs disappeared, most people got other jobs, some better, most worse and the unluckiest starved.

History always repeats.

Accurate except at feeding time. If they’re not all there at that moment, I know something has to be up. They NEVER miss a meal if they can help it.

Pretty sure that exceeds wet bulb temps… so many people are going to die.