In this wonderful world we now wield tremendous and ever-increasing technological POWER to transform the natural world, sustainably, respectfully, in step with ecosystems. Yet, we, HUMANITY, choose to IGNORE the source of our limitations and suffering -- the f'ing DARK TRIADS among us.
Nate Hagens points out that in early human societies, if a leader abused power consequences were immediate. Proximity to the abuser provided means and motive to prevent further harm. Proximity. Luigi. We are Luigi.
I've gotten next to ZERO response to the multitude of comments I've made regarding the Dark Triads among us. It's either that the owners of BlueSky are Dark Triads themselves or, bizarrely, most everyone is viscerally unwilling to engage.
Ok, trying for the Nth time...
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A small subset of individuals with elevated Dark Triad traits seek power.
Once in power, they distort incentive structures and information ecosystems and amplify tribalism and scarcity narratives.
Ordinary psychology becomes weaponized.
The primary driver is a predatory minority, not a majority.
As an American, I have come to understand, sufficiently through the drama and comedy of Japan and Korea alone, that American culture is TRASH. We have no deep attachment to truth nor to connections with others. We Americans are TRASH.
Jeremy Durham said "thoughts are the most real things that exist." Idealism is realism.
My moniker represents one idealist goading on others within a collective of aspiration also determined to see ideals realized.
Potential matters.
Lives matter.
Sentience on any conceivable level matters.
Resistance scholar Maria J. Stephan's directive is right and proper guidance for us all good-enoughs.
Our non-violent action reveals the utter cruelty of the Dark Triad.
Crazy isn't it?
Cancer kills. We fight it.
Dark Triadism kills. We reward it with wealth and power.
It appears the American people, through their franchise, regular or not, have allowed our government to embrace Murphy's Law at a time when we desperately need rule by the American legal system to check these MF'rs back into only common criminality. Yes, a lightweight just had a lunch beer.
Our lives are passing by, growing each day closer to our personal, individual conclusion. The end will come. And each remaining day Trump, Republicans, and all the other Dark Tetrads in our lives ROB EACH OF US, every god damn one of us, each and every god damn day, of hope, safety, comfort...
Bring back the REGULATORS.
This video presents central truths about human existence. Sure, its source is AI; there is no human on the planet that presents ideas as cogently as our new frenemies.
To be *fully human* is to have empathy -- regard for the well-being of others.
Crispr can eliminate severe genetic diseases from families forever (eg., cystic fibrosis).
To the degree that psychopathy & similar disorders are a genetic disease, we should begin to explore remedy to humanity's bane.
I admire that you criticize anywhere criticism is due regardless of the moral tribe to which you belong. In case it is not clear, this is a supportive reply.
Truth Derangement Syndrome, the affliction of every Dark Triad, in every place, in every time. CRISPR.
Honest fan. Aren't you describing sensationalism, something with a bad reputation, akin to what we think of Fox News and other propogandists? I might have a bug up my butt, but I don't think these outrageously confusing times call for duplicity ("contrarian"). I'm old, so I support irascibility.
Done my share of complaining. [no change]
Enjoyed my share of clever jabs. [no change]
Trying to rise above those sugars.
Choosing to learn about worthy planetary goals:
youtu.be/EMKN95xlk7Y
Whistles are one of the most accessible tools in resisting ICE.
Here’s how to use them:
I spend my retirement popularizing an under-used label
that in my vain imagination is beginning to be used more
frequently by those engaged in public commentary.
The label "DARK TRIAD."
That, or "DARK TETRAD," is great shorthand
for those causing across time all manner of human suffering.
I spend my retirement popularizing an under-used label
that in my vain imagination is beginning to be used more
frequently by those engaged in public commentary.
The label "DARK TRIAD."
That, or "DARK TETRAD," is great shorthand
for those causing across time all manner of human suffering.
To eat them, we need to beat them.
We are doing a grave diservice to our children by hesitating.
Somone said...
Authoritarian systems create social injustice
and then feed off the aggression that injustice produces.
Humanity's ills spring from the Dark Tetrad in our genome.
Théoden: "What can men do against such reckless hate?"
Aragorn: "Ride out with me. Ride out and meet them."
-The Two Towers
For the next No Kings:
PATRIOTISM IS NOT TERRORISM
CORRUPTION IS NOT PATRIOTISM
It's too late to do anything now ("We're all gunna die."), but still interesting. Where were our defenses against espionage?
youtu.be/JmEtx-EmYtc
