Human Stupidity
“The only way to comprehend what mathematicians mean by Infinity is to contemplate the extent of human stupidity.” ~Voltaire
I've always loved this quote, and use it to cheer me up when I let the stupidity of others affect me in a way I don't Desire. Trying to Eradicate human stupidity is literally a pointless battle, IMHO. I think you'd have a better chance of "breathing all the air up" than of getting rid of human stupidity. Trying to Edumacate others who don't specifically ask me for my Help is likewise a worthless pastime to me*. I know many people try and Educate the general populace, but unfortunately, I don't see any "good" or "effective" Results come from this. I not only don't see it as a worthwhile Goal, I think it can be a significant drain upon one's energies, patience, emotions, etc. when trying to Educate "the world."
I believe in (and highly suggest) Acceptance of the Infinite Stupidity of wee humans. I prefer to LMAO at human stupidity (HaHa! What a dipshit!), even though being human, I still let it get to me sometimes. But I've come a loooong way during my 34 years on this planet. It's like the whole:
"God grant me the Serenity to Accept the things I cannot change,
the Courage to change the things I can,
and the Wisdom to know the difference."
To do otherwise is to invite futility, frustration, and a bunch of other fuckin' "f" words into your life, IMNSHO. And if trying to cure humanity's Stupidity is futile, that makes the pursuit of such a rather Stupid thing to do, in and of itself, I'd daresay.
I wasn't going to give this topic as much time as I already have, but this post nicely ties in several thoughts that I find interrelated and have been thinking about recently. What brought this up in the first place? I often respond to stupidity with a reactive "Really.?!" when I see things that just boggle my mind. I was just in another window reading some weight-loss tips, when the following was mentioned as an example of a food to avoid at sit-down restaurants:
"The Cheesecake Factory's "Fried Macaroni and Cheese," which weighs in at a monstrous 1,570 calories and 69 grams of saturated fat."
Really.?! People hafta be told that eating at a place called the fucking Cheesecake Factory--let alone ordering mac & cheese that has been deep-fried--isn't great for weight-loss.?! REALLY.?! Jesus Helga Christ, people. That's really about all I have to say about that.
* Not to mention it goes against one of my core Values as a Helper. Say it with me, "Help--unasked for--is Interference."
I've always loved this quote, and use it to cheer me up when I let the stupidity of others affect me in a way I don't Desire. Trying to Eradicate human stupidity is literally a pointless battle, IMHO. I think you'd have a better chance of "breathing all the air up" than of getting rid of human stupidity. Trying to Edumacate others who don't specifically ask me for my Help is likewise a worthless pastime to me*. I know many people try and Educate the general populace, but unfortunately, I don't see any "good" or "effective" Results come from this. I not only don't see it as a worthwhile Goal, I think it can be a significant drain upon one's energies, patience, emotions, etc. when trying to Educate "the world."
I believe in (and highly suggest) Acceptance of the Infinite Stupidity of wee humans. I prefer to LMAO at human stupidity (HaHa! What a dipshit!), even though being human, I still let it get to me sometimes. But I've come a loooong way during my 34 years on this planet. It's like the whole:
"God grant me the Serenity to Accept the things I cannot change,
the Courage to change the things I can,
and the Wisdom to know the difference."
To do otherwise is to invite futility, frustration, and a bunch of other fuckin' "f" words into your life, IMNSHO. And if trying to cure humanity's Stupidity is futile, that makes the pursuit of such a rather Stupid thing to do, in and of itself, I'd daresay.
I wasn't going to give this topic as much time as I already have, but this post nicely ties in several thoughts that I find interrelated and have been thinking about recently. What brought this up in the first place? I often respond to stupidity with a reactive "Really.?!" when I see things that just boggle my mind. I was just in another window reading some weight-loss tips, when the following was mentioned as an example of a food to avoid at sit-down restaurants:
"The Cheesecake Factory's "Fried Macaroni and Cheese," which weighs in at a monstrous 1,570 calories and 69 grams of saturated fat."
Really.?! People hafta be told that eating at a place called the fucking Cheesecake Factory--let alone ordering mac & cheese that has been deep-fried--isn't great for weight-loss.?! REALLY.?! Jesus Helga Christ, people. That's really about all I have to say about that.
* Not to mention it goes against one of my core Values as a Helper. Say it with me, "Help--unasked for--is Interference."