[–] kawyzoqau 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
People that everyone would ignore in real life can be loud and amplified on the internet. Combined with media trying to manufacture an alternate reality and then enforce it. Hence people that would previously have been holding cardboard signs on a street corner are now made to appear as though they speak for the majority - in the fake digital world manufactured by fake news.
[–] mattsixteen24 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
No, you're just noticing it more. All those things you listed have been around for decades. You're probably right in the sense that these things have become more mainstream and popular.
[–] Bastionof_freespeech 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I think the internet is fucking society where people can be radicalized super young because of eco Chambers. I'm glad I was an early user when it was kind of fringe and pretty much everything was anonymous and run by actual smart people and not this weird sillicon valley thought police types. I know a lot of people who won't hang out with people because they have different political views when that should be only a very small part of what you are
I know a lot of people who won't hang out with people because they have different political views when that should be only a very small part of what you are
Yes, there is this radical shallowness of mind, body and spirit going on. People are inclined to be lazy in all areas of life, they have been conditioned to take the shortest most convenient route.
We all struggle with this but truly being humble may be the greatest gift. Even if I disagree with you on one point, I bet you, your life experience could teach me a valuable lesson elsewhere. This used to be the way, the problem lies that a lot of people do not have much life experiences so their value to themselves and the greater whole becomes irrelevant as they have been brainwashed to not make personal progress but to follow the status quo.
[–] Bastionof_freespeech 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
That's a really good way of looking at it, and I definitely do feel that way when I met someone new and usually when I get to know them they are always surprisingly interesting.
[–] he_found_wepon 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Human's primitive brains have a hard time dealing with all the stimulation brought about by technology.
[–] itsmaddentime 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Nah, you just choose to surround yourself in it.
Vote conservative, only follow wholesome twitter accounts, consume wholesome entertainment.
Voat isn’t a good representation of society as a whole
I wouldn't even go on Twitter. I think the internet makes people think people are more extreme than they are. Pretty much everyone I know or meet is a good decent person who just wants to have a good job and be with their friends and family.
[–] SharpSliceOfMango 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Don't forget the massive amount of porn and online whoring.