Thanks for your effort! I like the cancer analogy. I wonder though, if our society might already be in metastasis. I try to keep my hope…

learning about learning is important. the scientific method, bayesian probabilistic weighting, how words work, history and diverse expert consensus, bias, etc.

Can you recommend literature?

Looks interesting, which anime is this this screenshot taken from?

Aah, now I get it. Thanks for clarifying!

What is completely harmless?

I like the idea in Buddhism, that you are precious/valuable from the moment you are born. You already achieved plenty in your past life, which is why you were born as a human. Therefore, there is no need for self-hatred or for pressure to perform.

The older I get the less I am able to make use of the concept of punishment or even (lasting) guilt. I mean what is even the point of punishing? It just adds more misery on top.

Don’t get me wrong: It is necessary to reflect on the bad things one did. But I do not feel like guilt and shame create an environment that promotes this behaviour.