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[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 117 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Too bad that happiness is banned in the USA..

[–] TheEntity@lemmy.world 50 points 1 day ago (2 children)

What a silly thing to say. It's merely prohibitively expensive. I mean, reasonably priced and readily available for those that deserve it.

[–] gabbath@lemmy.world 2 points 14 hours ago
[–] jared@mander.xyz 19 points 1 day ago (1 children)

All in a monthly subscription service.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I thought it was a pay-per-smile subscription..

[–] bitjunkie@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

Oooh we didn't think of that. We just changed it to a subscription that you then also pay an a la carte fee for. This is somehow better for the consumer because of reasons.

[–] Hylactor@sopuli.xyz 17 points 1 day ago

Happiness breeds self esteem, self esteem breeds confidence, confidence breeds learning. Education, confidence, self esteem, and happiness are all antithetical to fear and obedience. We're much easier to rule if we're stressed out. Plus, the real reason for return to office is real estate value. It has nothing to do with worker morale or productivity.

[–] the_q@lemmy.zip 8 points 1 day ago

To be fair the pursuit of happiness in and of itself is an uncatchable carrot used to push the capitalist agenda. Happy moments are like sprinkles on a doughnut, few and far between. Contentment is what we should really be shooting for.

[–] Trollception@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

Yea sucks, they banned compassion and kindness too