Feeling Nihilistic? You’re Not Alone.
The article discusses the pervasive feelings of nihilism and helplessness among individuals in response to current political events. It highlights a significant loss of perceived agency among young people, with many feeling that their actions have little impact on government decisions. The conversation reflects on how these emotions affect personal and collective responses to ongoing crises.
- ▪Half of young people feel they have no say in the government, according to the Harvard Youth Poll.
- ▪Recent political events include the creation of a $1.8 billion fund to benefit January 6 rioters and the Supreme Court's decision to gut the Voting Rights Act.
- ▪Many individuals report feeling numb or overwhelmed by the constant barrage of negative news.
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new video loaded: Feeling Nihilistic? You’re Not Alone.transcriptBacktranscriptFeeling Nihilistic? You’re Not Alone.A case for mourning the American dream.I think we solved everything. Oh, God. That was the promise at the beginning of this, we would solve everything. Lately, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed. I read headline after headline, and I just feel helpless. $1.8 billion. What the president calls an anti weaponisation fund to compensate Trump allies. The U.S. Supreme Court today struck down one of Louisiana’s majority Black Congressional districts. Some economists say businesses are now replacing entry level jobs with artificial intelligence.
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