Men often feel burdened by overanalyzing problems: work, relationships, or life decisions. Seeing someone who seems oblivious to stress or complexity can spark envy. “They’re just living, not stuck in their head like me,” one guy might think, wishing for that mental freedom.
To be ignorant of current American politics, I really wish I didn’t feel the need to pay attention because it currently feels like I’m watching a trainwreck happening in slow motion.
I certainly wonder if I’d be happier if I could be more uninformed on a certain topic. I just don’t get how other people think certain things are reasonable and won’t question it
I’ve met people in hospital emergency departments whose entire existence is “how can I immediately satisfy whatever need I have right at this moment?”
These are the people who will demand to eat despite having a bowel perforation. Or demand to leave the hospital to smoke despite being unable to breathe. It’s absolutely wild because no amount of convincing helps.
Why would I be jealous? Not really, but damn do I wish that all my cares in the world were just shrunken down to an insignificant point and my world was just “what will make me happy?”. No bills, no job, no mortgage, nothing.
Just…I’m self-aware enough to know that I’m a midwit. Probably have an IQ of 110, tops. Maybe a few clicks lower or higher. I’m not that smart, but I understand that fact and know where my deficiencies lie. Sometimes it seems like dumb people are happier because they don’t know they’re dumb.
People who don’t care about being the center of attention. They can sing without shame, and therefore become good at it with practice, while I overthink about « what would people say » lol. Always been a big struggle for me. And mind you I took singing lessons and improv comedy classes for that exact purpose lol
Observing my in-laws, I see that they are good people who have worked simple jobs and raised a family. Calling them “stupid” feels a bit harsh, but they truly embody the saying “ignorance is bliss.” They seem quite happy.
I find it difficult to engage in conversations with them because they view the world so differently.
I wish I could be as relaxed as they are, not worrying about things like a house falling apart or vehicles in disrepair, and simply enjoying a more straightforward life with few if any goals or ambitions.
🔹 “Simplicity is not stupidity, but a reduction in the scope of suffering caused by excessive awareness.”
The more you know, the greater the chances of anxiety — because you perceive more than you can control.
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🔹 “Ignorance does not bring happiness; it merely reduces the number of anxiety sources.”
This is not a moral advantage, but a mathematical outcome: those unaware of danger do not worry about survival.
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Men often feel burdened by overanalyzing problems: work, relationships, or life decisions. Seeing someone who seems oblivious to stress or complexity can spark envy. “They’re just living, not stuck in their head like me,” one guy might think, wishing for that mental freedom.
To be ignorant of current American politics, I really wish I didn’t feel the need to pay attention because it currently feels like I’m watching a trainwreck happening in slow motion.
I certainly wonder if I’d be happier if I could be more uninformed on a certain topic. I just don’t get how other people think certain things are reasonable and won’t question it
I’ve met people in hospital emergency departments whose entire existence is “how can I immediately satisfy whatever need I have right at this moment?”
These are the people who will demand to eat despite having a bowel perforation. Or demand to leave the hospital to smoke despite being unable to breathe. It’s absolutely wild because no amount of convincing helps.
Why would I be jealous? Not really, but damn do I wish that all my cares in the world were just shrunken down to an insignificant point and my world was just “what will make me happy?”. No bills, no job, no mortgage, nothing.
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Just…I’m self-aware enough to know that I’m a midwit. Probably have an IQ of 110, tops. Maybe a few clicks lower or higher. I’m not that smart, but I understand that fact and know where my deficiencies lie. Sometimes it seems like dumb people are happier because they don’t know they’re dumb.
Seeing people with facial tats & piercings
Nothing. I’d rather be on the other side. I’m sure I’ve been doing stupid most of my life.
Tarot, numerology and these sort of things
People who don’t care about being the center of attention. They can sing without shame, and therefore become good at it with practice, while I overthink about « what would people say » lol. Always been a big struggle for me. And mind you I took singing lessons and improv comedy classes for that exact purpose lol
Observing my in-laws, I see that they are good people who have worked simple jobs and raised a family. Calling them “stupid” feels a bit harsh, but they truly embody the saying “ignorance is bliss.” They seem quite happy.
I find it difficult to engage in conversations with them because they view the world so differently.
I wish I could be as relaxed as they are, not worrying about things like a house falling apart or vehicles in disrepair, and simply enjoying a more straightforward life with few if any goals or ambitions.
🔹 “Simplicity is not stupidity, but a reduction in the scope of suffering caused by excessive awareness.”
The more you know, the greater the chances of anxiety — because you perceive more than you can control.
⸻
🔹 “Ignorance does not bring happiness; it merely reduces the number of anxiety sources.”
This is not a moral advantage, but a mathematical outcome: those unaware of danger do not worry about survival.