Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

reality often is, unfortunately.



Depressing hasn’t been the reality for the majority of people over the last 100 years of technological progress. You could die from a scratch or a kidney stone 100s ago.

Maybe this is the cliff , but it feels unlikely.


these things weren't depressing back then, they were normal. you can be depressed anywhere or anywhen, and similarly happy in any circumstances.




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: