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[–] Lunar@lemmy.wtf 8 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Unfortunately people don't seem any happier.

[–] entropicdrift@lemmy.sdf.org 14 points 2 years ago

Because somehow despite our society's overabundance of wealth and power, we're all working more hours/days than most humans in history.

[–] blindsight@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] people_are_cute@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Because contrary to the opinion of most terminally online people, media consumption is a very tiny part of life and happiness. It's literally non-essential.

[–] Lunar@lemmy.wtf 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I disagree. There are studies that show that people cut on food even to get some entertainment.

[–] t3rmit3@beehaw.org 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Yes, and lab rats will shock themselves to get cocaine hits. People doing something doesn't mean it's good for them.

[–] people_are_cute@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Lol, no one except the completely deranged would forego a meal for an episode

[–] Lunar@lemmy.wtf 1 points 2 years ago

When you in a situation of that type you'll see...