I always found "Simulation Theory" to be a lazy Reddit version of Deism to begin with, but especially these days it's dire just how often undesirables are perceptibly stripped of personhood with that same belief system. It doesn't pass as a joke for me when too many rich creeps like my-hero sermonize about it on the regular and their sycophantic followers feel more like Main Characters by nodding along.

  • UlyssesT [he/him]
    hexagon
    ·
    8 months ago

    There's an old saying that a thief believes everyone steals. Deeply flaky insincere people often believe everyone is deeply flaky and insincere, that it's impossible to actually care about things apart from immediate dopamine hits from consuming treats.

    • carpoftruth [any, any]
      ·
      8 months ago

      a thief believes everyone steals

      That's a good one. "every accusation a confession" is the same sentiment but this is catchier.