True bliss is being able to live the serenity prayer (at least stripped of the religious aspects): the courage to change the things you can, the serenity to accept the things you can't, and the wisdom to know the difference.

People who feel burdened by knowledge tend to be bad at separating the concept of things that are bad and things that you should actually worry about.

Ignorance of danger might be good for happiness if you're powerless to stop it. But it might be bad for happiness if you suffer harm that you didn't have to, just because of your own ignorance. People who live like that sometimes feel like they're just tossed around by the world, powerless against the forces that affect their lives.

I heard that sentiment a lot the last couple of days, and people were so serious about it. It was mostly because I thought it was common sense to use sun protection with my 3 year old and not let her play out in the sun in a short bathing suit at noon and without a hat. And that I preferred her to wear socks and tucked in pants when they went to a forest with ticks.

You worry too much Look at us, we also made it here, and our parents didn't look out for these things How are people even living nowadays with all their restrictions Think less you'll sleep better Ignorance is bliss, we just don't overthink it

Your kids all look like tomatoes turning into raisins y'all

I feel like in a fever dream

They are not stupid. They are weak, or overwhelmed, so they gave in to the people that told them that they made no mistake, that they are disadvantaged and that other people are to blame for their problems. Suddenly you go from privileged to underdog. Your struggles feel recognized. It must be a great feeling. That's why it works.

Everybody is wrong, just by different degrees. E.g. you believe they are stupid but maybe they just choose their battles differently.

How clever are the not so stupid people if they cannot use the internet to create a better place for themselves?

Being a cat would be nice, but I'd be happy just to have half their self-advocacy skills.

Me: "Um, hey, I am sorry to bother you, but could you scootch your chair a teeny bit? I need to get to the table behind you. Okay, a bit more. Just a smiiiidge more." Holds breath and squeezes by. "Okay, thank you! Sorry again for bothering you."

Meanwhile,

Cat: Pounces onto pillow at 5am "Wake up, bitch. It's time for my breakfast. Now I'm going to meow repeatedly into your face until you comply with my demands."

You want to me your cat because you treat them well.

Being any random cat could be rough. There are a lot of terrible pet owners out there.

But it's never their own fault, they are never to blame. Feels good and righteous to be that kind of angry.

Yup. For every real problem that they're blissfully ignorant of, there's a made-up problem that they can't shut up about

Ehhhhh, given the voting and representation systems we have, a two party system is a logical result, especially when all voters are rational.

Why not be happy that you have the truth

Cypher was a prophet.

..but satisfaction brought it back

but op sure is less happy than dumb people

but my ego!