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amoitnga | 5 years ago

> 92. You have vanishingly little political influence and every thought you spend on politics will probably come to nothing. Consider building things instead, or at least going for a walk.

I don't get it. should I not care?

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dingaling|5 years ago

> I don't get it. should I not care?

Pragmatically: no

Following national and international politics is a waste of time and emotional budget unless your work depends on it. It's basically a TV series, you can't change the outcome.

Focus on local and neighborhood issues which you can change.

bananamerica|5 years ago

You should care about politics, but also understand that your isolated action will not magically change the world. Your individual action does have an impact, but it’s likely a small one. So adjust your efforts and expectations accordingly.