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[–] brap@lemmy.world 31 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I genuinely thought that was everyone. Who just follows bullshit roles that lack substance or explanation - oh, right.

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I have a hard time believing its not everyone because it makes zero sense to me why you wouldnt think through something critically.

[–] otacon239@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I think this is the great pandemic. I don’t know if I have a skewed world view, but so many people are in survival mode all the time that they don’t have the time to think about these things where those with autism don’t have the option not to.

I don’t think that these people want to live like ostriches, but I they’re so preoccupied with our current state of things that the energy and time simply aren’t available.

Having some time to sit quietly and consider your situation is a luxury few can afford.

[–] deadcream@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 weeks ago

You might choose to follow a nonsense rule because you know it would be against your best interest to refuse.

[–] atopi@piefed.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 weeks ago

"You cant do that, its not normal!"