@sickburnbro @shortstories @jb In earlier times bad decisions were often fatal, along with bad luck, of which there is an abundance, too.

Modern society protects us against much of that now so when it does happen to someone or a group of people it stands out a lot more. Back then it was, Sucks to be him, and then you'd get on with your own life because you didn't have the luxury to spend time or resources worrying about them lest you join them.

@petra @shortstories @jb This is true in part, but modern society also presents ways for people to harm themselves in ways that were undreamable in the past.

@sickburnbro @petra @shortstories @jb Of course the other piece is the regime gating off non-bad choices ("Sorry goy, no good job, house, family, etc. for you, but hey, you can always OD on Chinese fent to distract yourself from the awful situation we put you in!"

@EvilSandmich @petra @shortstories @jb right, it's the part that Paradise Lost got right - if you drug up a populace, they will suffer many indignities.

What they didn't realize is that they still actually need their people ( what a shame )

@fknretardlol @shortstories @jb but what do their families who are in pain need