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I'm pretty sure that the Dalai Lama quote is fake, but it's still true. "Not my effing problem" can lead not only to inner peace, but also to social peace.
Think for a moment about what it means to see everything in the world as "our problem."
First, it's incredibly conceited. It implies that we ...
Name an issue: Immigration. Abortion. Free speech. Lockdowns. Riots. Race relations.
Many people are absolutely sure that they know what the problems and solutions are. If you don't agree with them, then they think you must be ignorant, stupid, or just plain evil. They know better than you, not only about how to run society but also ...