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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The thing again though is if it was a case where the ones with the most made as much or really the most sacrifice. I bet not many people would be frustrated. But when you are forced sacrifice so the world can see the first trillionaire be birthed. thats a big rasberries all around.

[–] Quilotoa@lemmy.ca 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It has always been like this relatively speaking, in post hunter/gatherer society. Except there was a very small middle class in those days The nobles as compared to the serfs were the same. Except that the serfs hung at the edge of survival whereas we have indoor plumbing, decent shelter, electricity, tv, internet, healthcare, workers rights, and the priviledge of travel.

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 1 points 4 months ago

eyup and if it was 50 years ago we would add paid off home property and secure pensions. It has gotten better except when it doesn't.