Yes life is beautiful

I think it's not the question. The state is there to provide for the individual as well as the group. In this case we can say that the state has to protect the freedom of each individual, as long as it does not hurt the group or other individuals.

The state serves both. In democratic countries, where the state is elected by the people, we are lucky to benefit of as much freedoms for the individuals as it is possible.

In regards to today's crisis, I think it is indeed a mistake of the state to impose who is allowed or not to go out. I think it should do recommendations instead. Each citizen's duty is to follow the guidelines as religiously as possible. But we should be free to weigh the risks ourselves, so long as we are not hurting anyone in the process.

It is clear the state today is protecting the group from a more massive outbreak. It shouldn't punish a 70+ year old who needs to go out for his own reasons, as he is only putting himself at risk not the group...

Thanks, I'm sorry for your loss, and I'm happy that you have found yourself again.

Reading has helped me, and I have been reading more as I grew older, with pleasure I chose to pick up new books when I'm ready for them. A lot of what I write is from those books, either responses to them or agreement in my own personal angle.
I guess my views don't fit your experience. But just let me say this, I am the captain of my ship, and I guide it where it goes.
I used to accuse my parents, my whole world for all my ailments, and as I have adapted my mind to take more and more responsibility for my condition, I have found more and more feelings of control, feelings of being able to master my destiny.

How we see the world, our negative thoughts about it, in my experience can be improved through conscious effort and will power.

I’m saying personal responsibility is the only way out. It takes time. We are all born clueless of the world and need to figure everything out and it takes some people longer than others.

Descartes put it well
He believed that even the weakest minds can learn to govern themselves.

But you are right, choice is limited, Tolkien said, we chose what to do with the time that is given to us.
If I lose a limb in an accident, my life will change, it doesn’t mean I am not responsible.

This subject is about the question do we have a choice or are we gouverned by the events that happen to us?
I choose the first one. And I do believe our choices matter. Reality and views are different for each of us, and our choices matter. Our opinions matter.
I don’t think encouraging someone and say it’s the worlds fault you failed is a good thing.
We can be empathic and take the time to understand someones personal problems, for there are certainly reasons to all ailments. Someone taking the time to understand a personal case, and showing interest in a friends problems means there is no mutual exclusivity.
But again we are responsible, thats what I chose to believe.

I'm not saying it's their fault. I'm just saying anyone can help themselves. Of course we can help each other, that's a bit what I'm trying to do. But in the end you can never rob someone of an achievement. We are each responsible, therefor merit our success or failure.

Thanks Valentinus, I'm a recovering if not recovered paranoid schizophrenic, so I can attest of some of the improvements I have made for myself.

I'm sorry but your wrong they can and they should.

Thanks for developing. It's important to note that there are some very simple human lives where purpose is rich. I know some people in the Philippines who have fulfilling jobs paid 200 $ a month, that in turn feed there families...
If we are indeed in the apex of civilization, this would be because we will run out of the energy that fuels today's growth, and we won't find solutions...
But even in that case, it could be actually more easy to find meaning in the going back to a large population growing food, an urban exodus.
There are always solutions, man is adaptable.
The variety of sovereign nations, will each imagine their own solutions to that.
All these plagues of the human Philosophy you mentioned, have been born within our search for truth, I hope for our sake that they are tamed. And I truly think that society is guided and that it will find it's truth that will fit our ideals as a group.


Thank you, It's true it's scary to see some of the accounts being massively followed, showing little interest in things of real value. The meaning which should be found in our responsibilities for ourselves, our neighbor and the planet can be lost or not even present... I think these people suffer the consequence of their ignorance.


Thanks, Depression is a sickness it is an abnormal state that will render a man inefficient for survival, it's a paralyzing abnormal state.
Yes It can be a noble response to the harsh realities of societies. Certainly the problem starts with problems in society itself, that give birth to it. Schizophrenia is born and is a response to a sick society, full of codes that are used yet carry little good in them.
But the normal healthy state of the mind, which allows a man to first feed himself, is to be fought for. I'm looking into myself writing what I need to hear to get out of this state, which in truth is like shooting yourself in the leg, very dumb... So there are cures, and finding productive activity is a source of meaning that will make a man satisfied with his life, and that's all that matters.

Hi Gus,yes thanks, it's the one that chose me... can you elaborate on those other problems?
Anger maybe? Which ones did you have to deal with, and which ones are you aware of?

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