Harmless Things Ruining Society
BuzzFeed••technology
Key Points:
- A Reddit thread asked users to identify behaviors or societal norms considered "harmless" but that actually harm society, generating 32 notable responses.
- Common concerns include the negative impacts of recording strangers, exploiting children on social media, celebrity worship, and the influence of billionaires on society.
- Other issues highlighted are the normalization of spreading illness, the rise of influencers promoting unrealistic lifestyles, and the ease of access to gambling.
- Several responses criticize social behaviors such as excessive politeness, small selfish acts that erode patience, and the tendency to avoid direct communication, which can lead to long-term problems.
- Additional points address the dangers of anti-intellectualism, the false perception of cannabis as non-habit forming, and the
