Mike on Nostr: The world we live in... Capitalism teaches us to detach, justify, and pretend ...
The world we live in...
Capitalism teaches us to detach, justify, and pretend everything is fine—even when it’s not. It conditions people to prioritize winning over accountability, comfort over truth, and self-interest over decency.
We live in a world where:
If something benefits me, I can ignore how it affects you.
If I hurt someone, I can rationalize it instead of owning it.
If you call out bad behavior, you’re the one being “negative.”
If someone is successful, their ethics don’t matter—only the outcome.
People would rather be right than be kind.
Lying is acceptable as long as it’s profitable.
Image matters more than integrity.
Apologies don’t mean accountability—just damage control.
Promises are made casually, but commitments are rare.
People want loyalty without giving respect.
Empathy is seen as weakness, but selfishness is “just looking out for yourself.”
Actions don’t have to be justified, only defended.
When someone gets hurt, we ask “Why are you so sensitive?” instead of “Why did that happen?”
Gaslighting is more common than honesty.
People exploit the system, then tell others to just “work harder.”
The loudest person is often the one who knows the least.
Those who speak the truth get shunned, while those who manipulate get ahead.
The rich break rules and get rewarded; the poor follow rules and get punished.
The more power someone has, the less accountable they are.
Success is measured by money, not character.
“Self-care” is pushed, but actual systemic change is ignored.
People want authenticity, but only if it’s comfortable for them.
The person who does the right thing is often the one who suffers the most.
Companies talk about mental health but will overwork you in a second.
People pretend to support causes, but only when it’s trendy.
Kindness is taken for granted, but aggression is feared and respected.
Hard work doesn’t guarantee success—connections and privilege do.
People romanticize struggle instead of fixing the system that causes it.
Manipulation is called “strategy,” and deception is called “negotiation.”
We raise kids to believe the world is fair, then act surprised when they’re disillusioned.
People confuse having boundaries with being difficult because they’re used to getting their way.
Those who refuse to conform get labeled as “problematic” instead of “aware.”
Social media makes people feel closer, but we’ve never been more detached.
People seek relationships, but only if they don’t require effort.
Gratitude is expected, but fairness is optional.
People will exploit your kindness and then call you bitter when you stop giving.
The ones who care too much end up carrying the weight for those who don’t care at all.
People demand forgiveness but refuse to change.
Society claims to value honesty, but no one actually wants to hear the truth.
Everything is performance—few people are truly who they claim to be.
People say, “That’s just the way it is,” as if nothing can change.
The ones who do nothing complain the most about those trying to make a difference.
We praise resilience instead of removing the obstacles that force people to be resilient in the first place.
People act like being a decent human is optional rather than expected.
Everything is designed to shift blame onto the individual while ignoring the bigger picture. If you’re struggling, it’s your fault. If you’re upset, you’re the problem. If you refuse to detach and pretend everything is okay, you’re “too emotional.”
It’s no wonder people refuse to own their actions. The system rewards selfishness and punishes accountability. But just because the world operates this way doesn’t mean we have to. Detach when necessary, but never lose sight of what’s real.
Capitalism teaches us to detach, justify, and pretend everything is fine—even when it’s not. It conditions people to prioritize winning over accountability, comfort over truth, and self-interest over decency.
We live in a world where:
If something benefits me, I can ignore how it affects you.
If I hurt someone, I can rationalize it instead of owning it.
If you call out bad behavior, you’re the one being “negative.”
If someone is successful, their ethics don’t matter—only the outcome.
People would rather be right than be kind.
Lying is acceptable as long as it’s profitable.
Image matters more than integrity.
Apologies don’t mean accountability—just damage control.
Promises are made casually, but commitments are rare.
People want loyalty without giving respect.
Empathy is seen as weakness, but selfishness is “just looking out for yourself.”
Actions don’t have to be justified, only defended.
When someone gets hurt, we ask “Why are you so sensitive?” instead of “Why did that happen?”
Gaslighting is more common than honesty.
People exploit the system, then tell others to just “work harder.”
The loudest person is often the one who knows the least.
Those who speak the truth get shunned, while those who manipulate get ahead.
The rich break rules and get rewarded; the poor follow rules and get punished.
The more power someone has, the less accountable they are.
Success is measured by money, not character.
“Self-care” is pushed, but actual systemic change is ignored.
People want authenticity, but only if it’s comfortable for them.
The person who does the right thing is often the one who suffers the most.
Companies talk about mental health but will overwork you in a second.
People pretend to support causes, but only when it’s trendy.
Kindness is taken for granted, but aggression is feared and respected.
Hard work doesn’t guarantee success—connections and privilege do.
People romanticize struggle instead of fixing the system that causes it.
Manipulation is called “strategy,” and deception is called “negotiation.”
We raise kids to believe the world is fair, then act surprised when they’re disillusioned.
People confuse having boundaries with being difficult because they’re used to getting their way.
Those who refuse to conform get labeled as “problematic” instead of “aware.”
Social media makes people feel closer, but we’ve never been more detached.
People seek relationships, but only if they don’t require effort.
Gratitude is expected, but fairness is optional.
People will exploit your kindness and then call you bitter when you stop giving.
The ones who care too much end up carrying the weight for those who don’t care at all.
People demand forgiveness but refuse to change.
Society claims to value honesty, but no one actually wants to hear the truth.
Everything is performance—few people are truly who they claim to be.
People say, “That’s just the way it is,” as if nothing can change.
The ones who do nothing complain the most about those trying to make a difference.
We praise resilience instead of removing the obstacles that force people to be resilient in the first place.
People act like being a decent human is optional rather than expected.
Everything is designed to shift blame onto the individual while ignoring the bigger picture. If you’re struggling, it’s your fault. If you’re upset, you’re the problem. If you refuse to detach and pretend everything is okay, you’re “too emotional.”
It’s no wonder people refuse to own their actions. The system rewards selfishness and punishes accountability. But just because the world operates this way doesn’t mean we have to. Detach when necessary, but never lose sight of what’s real.