Any deviation from the current norm inevitably ends up in conspiracy theories, most likely because it’s one of the most effective ways to avoid or delay change - aka enable the billionaire class to make as much money as long as possible.
Think about 15 minute cities, eating insects, covid vaccinations, eating soy, trans people existing, …
A lot of people are fundamentally afraid of change (or, more accurately, want everything to just remain normal), which the capital class gladly abuses to further their own interests.
Think about 15 minute cities, eating insects, covid vaccinations, eating soy, trans people existing, …
My MIL is “anti” all of those things, as well as anti-EV. She also believed for a week or so that the situation in Ukraine was a hoax.
A lot of people are fundamentally afraid of change
For real. I ate insects for the first time many years ago when Ynsect launched. A wonderfully crunchy snack. They gave me the whole 1kg bag because I was the only person who tried them.
I don’t fully understand transgenderism. Doesn’t mean I’m afraid of it. It’s a thing that happens to some people. 🤷♂️
So, I don’t know if fear of the unknown is an adequate explanation. I think people are being taught to fear these things; told that these things will hurt them
Any deviation from the current norm inevitably ends up in conspiracy theories, most likely because it’s one of the most effective ways to avoid or delay change - aka enable the billionaire class to make as much money as long as possible.
Think about 15 minute cities, eating insects, covid vaccinations, eating soy, trans people existing, …
A lot of people are fundamentally afraid of change (or, more accurately, want everything to just remain normal), which the capital class gladly abuses to further their own interests.
My MIL is “anti” all of those things, as well as anti-EV. She also believed for a week or so that the situation in Ukraine was a hoax.
For real. I ate insects for the first time many years ago when Ynsect launched. A wonderfully crunchy snack. They gave me the whole 1kg bag because I was the only person who tried them.
People are afraid of what they don’t understand. It’s a tale as old as time
I don’t fully understand transgenderism. Doesn’t mean I’m afraid of it. It’s a thing that happens to some people. 🤷♂️
So, I don’t know if fear of the unknown is an adequate explanation. I think people are being taught to fear these things; told that these things will hurt them