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since i've seen some of the other comments go the way i was gonna, i'm pivoting to try and see/express a different perspective. I've been thinking about the complete dearth of culture in today's world and how people react to living in a world devoid of meaning. the consumer tribalism we see (beyond its overt manufacturing in media) and the strong feelings we humans get about our treats could be a kind of coping device we use to give meaning to a meaningless and joyless existence.
At this point in history capitalism has wrung the value and pleasure out of every corner of our lives. After another day getting absolutely gobsmacked by the machine, if one doesn't give one's treats meaning, comaradarie, and weight, where the hell is one supposed to find it?