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by tjrDL6MjB2Zwwa 1252 days ago
> Recognizing privilege or advantages or whatever you want to call it has nothing to do with guilt and everything to do with empathy and understanding of the world around you.

Pack it in boys, we're the generation that's finally cracked the "understanding the world around you" nut!

What does that even mean?

This is all a social delusion, exactly like the ones we criticize in our history. This too shall pass (TM) and when it does, perhaps the next generation's response to it will be more useful in helping those that need help.

We don't know, but not recognizing this for what it is, is the height of delusion imo.

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What does your post even mean? It says nothing except, that you seem to be triggered by words like empathy.

Understanding and empathy in this context mean exactly what I explained. Which is understanding how much of your success is built upon the shoulders of your family, community, and simply good luck.