The root of the problem is the globalization of all problems
I think the root of the problem is the globalization of all problems.
Now, it feels like anything bad that happens anywhere in the world is somehow relevant to me and my responsibility. It’s like, I’m not allowed to be happy as long as someone, somewhere, is having a bad time.
Especially with global problems, it’s like, how are you allowed to smile when there’s climate change? These problems are really bad, but you can’t change everything yourself.
No one benefits from you scrolling on your phone and feeling sad and then going to Starbucks.
The antidote is figuring out what you care about, what you're good at, and what you like doing that can make the world a little bit better.
Then, really do that thing.
You can’t do everything, but there are a few things you can do really well. You have to hope that others are doing their part too, and through the miracle of human diversity, their "things" won’t be the same as yours, and we’ll cover most of the bases.