CMV: humanity is not capable or willing to stop climate change.
I've been reading a lot of peoples opinions on the state of climate change, and how even now as parts of the world burn, people still choose to deny the truth and claim all sorts of other bullshit, even how its all related to weather control, lol. Anything but acknowledge what our scientists have warned us against for decades. It boggles my mind, but it made me realise we are not capable or willing to stop climate change.
I spent years trying to 'do my part' but knowing now how this is all locked in, and seeing how people vote and put idiots like Trump in charge, it just makes me think why bother? Its not my problem. Why should I live a lesser life so others can live a fuller one? I want to see the world before its gone. Its my world too. Why should only the wealthy or the elite or the ignorant be allowed to live life unburdened by the collective guilt of climate change? I realise the mindset many of them have is actually correct; why should I worry myself now and care for something that wont be my problem when im dead? We must live in the moment. Enjoy everything life has to offer.
The boomers and their children showed us we should look out for ourselves, and they've shown us putting yourself first is the most important thing, as is accumulating and hoarding as much wealth and property as you can. It doesnt matter that the world will die - so what? Its much bigger than any one of us, and we are far too divided, ignorant and selfish to do any different. So why even worry?
So, change my view; There are too many ignorant folks, too many vested interests, too much greed and money, too much manipulation, too much individualism, etc. to meaningfully coordinate a mass, unified response from the entirety of our planet to slow or even stop climate change, let alone reverse it. We're incapable; I dont believe we are capable of overcoming this. And maybe thats okay.
(Edit; and just to be clear; I was a vegan and a veggie, I didnt travel for years, didnt drive, I walked everywhere, donated to good causes, and told myself to grin and bear it when the ignorant masses laughed at people like me for trying to make a difference. I thought we were all meant to do our bit. But I'm tired now, and I realised recently its pointless. We wont change. And thats okay; you only have your experience of this world, and you only get to do it once. So enjoy it on your terms. Hence this thread. )