Politics
People aren’t really looking to be economically stable before they start families; they’re looking to be existentially stable. They will opt-out of important life decisions altogether because they are waiting for the day when they will feel like more of a confident person with a firmer sense of self before making a commitment—not knowing that it’s
... See moreWenn man sich die Welt so ansieht, dann fällt auf, dass seit mindestens fünf Jahren jede größere Politik-Entscheidung von Straßenprotesten begleitet wird. Ich glaube, das ist ein Symptom für die Delegitimation unserer Politik. Für das Gefühl, dass irgendetwas in der Welt aus den Spuren geraten ist.
"Rituale Des Trauerns Um Bessere Zeiten"
the shrouded costs will not be apparent to consumers. It is easier to compare fuel prices than mortgage costs.
Richard H. Thaler • Nudge: The Final Edition
Millions of people — and white people in particular — would rather endure physical isolation, generalized loneliness, caregiving exhaustion, and financial precarity than relinquish some of their societal power. That’s a far less optimistic foundational myth than individualism. But it’s a far more honest one.
The Dark Heart of Individualism
We’re all scared, aren’t we? Scared of the unknown, of how we’re perceived, of the climate crisis, of raising children, of being judged for not wanting children, of putting ourselves out there, of failure, of death, of being totally honest, of trying new things, I could go on. I wonder what would happen if we were all allowed to just name how... See more
Lisa Olivera • Ten things, part five
For people seeking to make a difference, it begins with helping other people make a difference.