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Books and media that are similar to "Subtle art of not giving a Fuck" is harmful to society, and supports apathetic beliefs. They are conservative views because they support separation of society instead coming together, and working out differences. The result can be seen in how people voted or not voted in elections. Every time I see a comment like "I'm tired" or "who cares" on social media in response to news, is screaming apathy, like they don't even want to think about being good. Genocide happens all the time because there is lack of care for the those people. Homeless people do not get the help they need because people would rather treat them like trash. Trash, actual rubbish, is an afterthought for most people, not caring how their trash is being handled. America has a huge trash problem, where many throw theirs on the ground. Glass is highly more recyclable than plastic, yet I see more and more plastic every where, thanks oil industry. The recycling refund system in america hasn't increased, for inflation, since its implementation decades ago. The list is endless. Apathy is every where, I see it all the time determining peoples actions and voices. First step to combat it is to be mindful of an issue and think of how it could be important to someone else, which can be hard to do, to put yourself in the shoes of someone else.
Thats one of the worst books I have read.
Lots of people are stressed and emotionally exhausted. Many can't afford to care about everything that are probably a a good idea to care about because they're emotionally overloaded, sick of being disappointed and/or fed up with putting effort or investing emotional energy into things day after day to see no difference whatsoever in the big picture.
I'm not saying they're right but maybe put yourself in their shoes as well.
Existing on its own is very stressful to many people under difficult circumstances.
Supporting just causes is good but maybe don't expect everyone to be able to emotionally afford to invest time and energy in all things that matter.