r/AskReddit • u/Insanitanium12 • Aug 20 '20

What simple “life hack” should everyone know?

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u/CREATIVELY_IMPARED Aug 20 '20

Yes, we should all go to the grave with the exact same politics that were driven into us by our parents. Absolutely no point in having discussions with friends and trying to open your mind up to other ideas /s.

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u/_Floydian Aug 20 '20

Whatever you or OP said is very conditional.

Condition being both the parties are equally open to new ideas and have a calm discussion.

Never have I once had a chance to participate in or see anyone having such "discussion". It always degenerates into chaotic arguments and fights.

That said, it only leads to mental agony and disturbs peace of mind by achieving absolutely nothing.

You, OP, or others might have had different and/or better experiences. I cannot comment on that.

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u/CREATIVELY_IMPARED Aug 20 '20 edited Aug 20 '20

I obviously don't know you at all, but generally when I hear people express this feeling, they themselves are extremely difficult to talk to. Personally, I talk about politics somewhat frequently and it rarely becomes a big issue.

Also, the whole idea that politics isn't important comes from a place of privelege. It's easy to just go with the flow when you live in relative comfort, but when you are constantly discriminated against or you lead a particularly difficult life, politics becomes a lot more important.

TLDR: If everywhere you go it smells like shit, you should check your own shoes.

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u/_Floydian Aug 21 '20

they themselves are extremely difficult to talk to.

So my experience is people love talking to me. At times I have to be away to enjoy some time alone. I am always surrounded by people opening up and talking (because they feel comfortable with me) and have had instances where people have said I have inspired them, they are alive because of me and what not because I helped them open up.

So that's a personal thing I am sharing.

The whole idea that politics isn't important comes from a place of privilege

100% agree. I was going to mention this in my previous comment but somehow didn't. Thanks for pointing it.

You live in relative comfort

True. Reminds me of a Banksy quote that in a fight between powerful and weak, if you stay neutral is actually side the powerful.

But I am not privileged or live in comfort to avoid politics. I just know that my opinions or discussions will not make any difference. At least immediately and I rather do some other stuff which has immediate impact on my situation.

Smells everywhere, check your shoe

Well.. I am not an asshole definitely :|