The Mislabeled Bricks of Utopia
The article discusses the concept of the 'torment nexus,' which is built using mislabeled building blocks that promise desirable outcomes. Many individuals involved in its construction do not intend to cause harm, but are motivated by personal necessity and the allure of progress. The piece highlights the dangers of accepting misleading labels and the potential consequences of building a future without critical examination.
- ▪The building blocks for the torment nexus are mislabeled with appealing promises.
- ▪Many builders do not intend to cause harm but are driven by necessity and the desire for a better future.
- ▪The article warns about the consequences of accepting misleading labels and the risks of uncritical progress.
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orib.dev: The Mislabeled Brick of Utopia The building blocks for the torment nexus are mislabeled. Few people would be stupid enough to build the torment nexus if the labels were honest. The building blocks for the torment nexus have many labels. Each one is desirable. This one says that no more children will be abused. That one says transportation will be cheap and fast. The one over there says that you'll get all you need without any work. Who would object? Most people building the torment nexus don't care to torment anyone. Some believe they're building a better future. Others question a little, but they've got to feed their family, and questioning too hard makes it difficult. They're not evil. But the world is adversarial, and what can be used for advantage will be.
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