And they consider this a huge advantage, because reality has become so impossible. They are no longer in control - other things are, and these things are not interested in their welfare. In fact, they take advantage of them, right and left.
How can they remove themselves from reality? Isn't this impossible? No, it is not - anything ceases to exist from human consciousness when it is not being observed. All they have to do is not pay attention to much of what is going on in the world. Which is easy - people are doing this all the time.
Their bodies and minds continue to operate, with little mental supervision. All they have to do - is do what everyone else is doing. And not question anything.
They are in no danger of starvation - in fact, they eat too much. And this brings out what I mean, when I refer to "them" - members the affluent society. If you are in danger of starvation, as much of the world is - what I have to say, will not apply to you. If you do not immigrate to an affluent society - you will starve.
What is the most important thing in their world - that they are ignoring? Their own destructiveness. Which is amazing. They are destroying everything - including themselves.
This destructiveness is not unusual - in fact, it has been going on for thousands of years. Every empire rises and falls. Construction is followed by destruction. The only unusual thing about this time around, is its scale - it is global.
Does this mean nothing will be left? No, creative destruction is hard at work. Check out Inside Salesforce’s Quest to Bring Artificial Intelligence to Everyone. These guys (and gals) are making a better world - for the right kind of people - that is.
And if you are smart, this will include you!
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