this post was submitted on 11 Apr 2025
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[–] Ifera@lemmy.world 22 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It is simple ragebait to farm engagement. It absolutely sucks that so many just believe this is how everything works.

[–] FauxLiving@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

People believe it because they're bombarded with memes (like this one) on social media that push them towards believing it, and sometimes reposting it.

[–] HK65@sopuli.xyz 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Social division pays. Social division kills.

[–] FauxLiving@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Social division kills.

Very true

Dehumanizing the other is only the beginning.