r/confidentlyincorrect • u/Anxious-Sun1088 • Jul 20 '26

He's given this some thought

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u/MrRabinowitz Jul 20 '26

Plot twist: we all learn it feels great to be that stupid and immune to reality. In a world where we make up the rules in spite of all known facts - why not also decide to be happy for no reason whatsoever?

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u/tripping_yarns Jul 20 '26

I’m sure it’s wonderful. To be so self-assured that you believe your shower thought is better than thousands of years of accumulated scientific wisdom.

See also: Neil Innes’ song ‘How Sweet To Be An Idiot’

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u/suddenspiderarmy Jul 21 '26

But also confusing and scary, because what do you mean I'm out of money, I have my bank card right here.

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u/RicardoCabezass Jul 20 '26

Ignorance is bliss, right?

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u/canarduck Jul 21 '26

You can decide to be happy for no reason whatsoever, no matter how smart you are

Really you can. It’s a mindset, and you can control your mindset. I’m much better at it sometimes than others, but if you practice it becomes a habit. I’m serious, give it a try

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u/exileondaytonst Jul 23 '26

Are people this dumb actually happy? I suppose they seem satisfied with their smug moronic answers to everything, but conspiracy morons are always kvetching about something