We're so f*cked

The world is a good place, isn't it?

Well.

At least better than before.

Well...

We don't colonize people anymore.

But there isn't anyone left to colonize.

Well, we don't assimilate people anymore.

No, we just incorporate other passive efforts to.

Okay, well, we don't enslave people anymore.

But the previously enslaved are now lynched and murdered without justice.

Okay... But women have rights.

Some, but what about their autonomy? Do you know the way they talk about them?

Okay... well, we have technology.

Yes, but there's censorship. Scams. Deep fakes. Exploitation.

But... we have freedom.

Freedom? Is this what it is to be free?

Stop being fine with the world, because it's better than it used to be.

We're not done yet.

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I will likely be creating some nonfiction discussion posts in the future on some topics. This semester in my year at university has been one of the toughest, focusing on topics that hit hard. I think it's important we keep talking. Are you ready to talk?

Belle