Year: 2024

Tipping has become a major topic of discussion this week and rightfully so. We're currently in a recession the likes of which many people haven't seen in their lifetimes. The idea that there's a social expectation that everyone pay extra to subsidize the wages of underpaid employees is asinine. The real issue is that their employers pay them shit and the concept of tipping is just a deflection from that reality. I stopped tipping partly because I started thinking about it this way and it bothered the fuck out of me. I'm also cheap as fuck, so it works out in my favor for that reason as well.

Tipping Should Be Unnecessary

Now, lets talk about the greedy business owners that think they can put the onus on customers to compensate their employees. I personally have worked in the bar/restaurant industry and I was probably never more unhappy in my life. You haven't truly felt like a slave until you've worked in that industry. People will literally talk down to you, make messes that you have to clean up with a smile on your face, and on top of that, you don't get paid well for it. I say that to highlight that I empathize with those workers. However, I also empathize with the paying customer. Customers shouldn't be expected to pay for overpriced food and beverages, then also be expected to pay extra.

Some of these places charge 13$ for a single craft beer; that's the same price as a 6 pack at a liquor store. Now you're probably saying, "If you can't afford it, then don't go out", my response: shut the fuck up. I like girls and girls like to go out and not pay for shit. But, if I'm paying 13 bucks for one drink, sorry bartender, I probably won't be tipping you. Maybe, you should ask your boss where all that expensive drink money's going! Peace!

The lucky sperm club is a club that many of us are not apart of despite being very familiar with. Typically, they are entitled beneficiaries of the wealth and work derived from the competence of prior generations. It's widespread knowledge that most of the wealth in this world is acquired as a consequence of inheritance. For most people in this world, the "game" is over before they/we ever even get to play. Directly speaking, the lucky sperm club refers to people born to wealth. That said, I fully respect wealth that's earned through hard work and perseverance. However, wealth that's just passed down through generations is bad for society in various ways.

Lucky Sperm Club Entitlement

For one, it creates entitled, out of touch people. Secondly, it concentrates most of the wealth in the hands of the few which perpetuates inequality, and lastly, it disincentivizes people on both ends of the spectrum to self-improve. Firstly, lets talk about how it creates entitled, out of touch people. When you grow up with everything handed to you on a silver platter, it's easy to take things for granted. You become out of touch with real life because you don't know what it's like to struggle or to go without. You don't understand the value of hard work or the importance of empathy. Therefore, consequently, your worldview is warped into believing you're entitled to certain outcomes, which aren't the case.

Secondly, the presence of the lucky sperm club tends to perpetuate inequality because the wealth and capital that used to be in circulation, stops being in circulation because they spend just enough to sustain themselves, which results in less people being able to build wealth for themselves and their families. That said, its important to point out that none of us chooses our parents. So, its just inherent that members of the lucky sperm club are just that, lucky.

Lastly, the lucky sperm club disincentivizes human growth on both ends of the spectrum. This happens because, the lucky sperm kids have everything handed to them so they never have to develop the skills necessary to work, take Paris Hilton for example, I don't even know why she's famous other than the fact that she's heir to the Hilton hospitality business. Adversely, the people at the bottom view their efforts as futile because they won't ever achieve that level of wealth.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the lucky sperm club are a scourge to society. They're incredibly self-centered people whose worldview is predicated on whatever bubble of people they're surrounded by. Often times, they lack self awareness skills, they never develop into self sustaining adults, and they extract wealth from the actual hardworking people. Peace!

Being dangerously stupid has become an overwhelmingly abundant occurrence since the advent of social media and technology as a whole. Furthermore, with the world continually trending toward technological dependence, the reality is that this trend is only going to exacerbate. That fact of the matter is, we're living in a society in which the average person is more knowledgeable about the life of their favorite celebrity than they are about the laws of nature. That said, if you find yourself engaging in unintellectual conversations with unintellectual people, you must find ways to remove yourself from those situations expeditiously.

At the heart of any thriving society is the exchange of ideas and the pursuit of knowledge. When stupidity prevails, discourse suffers a severe blow. Ideas become shallow, reasoning becomes fallacious, and meaningful conversations become elusive. This erosion of intellectual depth diminishes our ability to address complex challenges, stifling innovation, progress, and critical problem-solving. By devaluing intellectual pursuits, we undermine the very foundation of an enlightened society.

The Stupid Spread like Wildfire

Stupidity breeds ignorance, and ignorance, in turn, breeds misguided decision-making. When individuals lack the capacity to think critically and assess information objectively, they become vulnerable to manipulation, propaganda, and misinformation. Such a state of intellectual negligence paves the way for ill-informed choices, whether in personal matters or within the broader political landscape. In a democracy, where collective decision-making shapes the future, the consequences of widespread stupidity can be catastrophic.

Stupidity thrives in echo chambers, where people surround themselves with like-minded individuals who reinforce their existing beliefs without challenging them. In this environment, confirmation bias becomes the norm, and critical analysis takes a backseat. As a result, society becomes divided into factions, each driven by its own irrational convictions and biases. The dangerous consequences of tribalism and polarization are witnessed in the erosion of empathy, understanding, and the breakdown of civil discourse, which ultimately hampers societal progress.

Other Implications of Stupidity

Intellectual negligence and stupidity often go hand in hand with a lack of personal responsibility. When individuals fail to engage in critical thinking, they absolve themselves of the obligation to seek knowledge, question assumptions, and make informed decisions. This abdication of responsibility allows ignorance and mediocrity to flourish, leading to a society that is devoid of accountability and personal growth. Ultimately, the erosion of personal responsibility hinders societal advancement and perpetuates a cycle of stagnation.

In a world that demands intellectual acuity, the dangers of being stupid cannot be overlooked. Jordan Peterson, a voice of reason and intellectual rigor, reminds us of the perils that arise when we neglect the pursuit of knowledge and embrace ignorance. The diminished discourse, misinformed decision-making, propagation of tribalism, and erosion of personal responsibility are all ramifications of intellectual negligence that endanger the very fabric of our society. It is imperative that we reject complacency and strive for intellectual growth, embracing critical thinking as the cornerstone of progress. Only through a collective commitment to intellectual rigor can we navigate the complex challenges that lie ahead and build a more enlightened and prosperous future.

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