bostonwine on Nostr: What do you think? Are people mostly good, and simply more free to act good here? Is ...

What do you think?

Are people mostly good, and simply more free to act good here?

Is nostr just a sample of the rare and few kind/thoughtful humans?

Both?

quoting note1r8h…2f53

It’s so true.

I’m pretty convinced that this is a more accurate sample/representation of humanity in general. I think the reason we’re led to believe that “most people suck” and “everyone’s so polarized” is primarily an illusion caused by the rage-bait algorithms of today’s internet.

It lifts up and promotes divisive content, making everyone mad (and engage from a toxic place) and so of course it looks like we’re all a bunch of jerks.

Stepping out of that, into a neutral online space where the financial incentives don’t foster toxicity and division (and, if anything, the incentives - zaps - drive positive, creative, productive content), and all of a sudden we can see each other in a much more honest, un-distorted light.