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Originally Posted by Entity06
... there was infinitely less knowledge about the way the mind works and about mental illness so most people never got diagnosed with anything or just got ostracized for being "mad"... Now, there's probably the opposite of that and in some cases people may get over diagnosed ...
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Excellent points, imo.
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Originally Posted by Entity06
It sounds stupid but the fact that we seem more emotionally/mentally "sensitive" compared to our ancestors, is probably a sign that we're on the right path towards a world that is far less violent, cruel and unjust ...
Oh and now, in developed and super developed countries, because basic needs for survival and safety are met with relative ease, there's more "room" for those other needs, the needs of the mind, emotional intricacies and so on. With that there's also more room for damage.
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I agree with all that. I also think one other issue is the attitudes of some people (or maybe more than just "some" anymore) who seem to want us all dragged back TO the more primitive old days, for whatever suspect "reasons" they tend to drone on about.