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[–] dumnezero@piefed.social 12 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Is it hypernormalization or is it adaptation to the slow collapse? Is there a difference?

I think you'll see the difference as soon as food supplies are interrupted.

[–] Kornblumenratte@feddit.org 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Adaption would mean that you accept the new normal as normal. Hypernormalizing shows that you are (yet) not adapting. At least in my book.

[–] dumnezero@piefed.social 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It certainly looks like people are adapting mentally. What level of adaptation are you thinking of?

[–] Tiresia@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Getting enough food supplies to last a season. Having plans for what to do if the power goes out for a week. Having a bug-out bag ready to go. Connecting with a community to prep for potential self-sufficiency. Learning skills that would be useful in a post-global trade scenario. Getting money out of banks and into tools and goods you can give away or sell. etc.

[–] dumnezero@piefed.social 3 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah, that's for rich people.

[–] Eyekaytee@aussie.zone 8 points 2 weeks ago

In January, the comedian Ashley Bez posted an Instagram

Found the problem

While social media can aid social connection, there is a growing body of evidence devoted to the damaging impacts of social media on mental health and wellbeing, in particular research demonstrating increased social media use leads to social isolation, stress, depression, and anxiety.7

That's why