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The "good old days" are a trick of the mind.

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[–] sin_free_for_00_days@lemmy.one 5 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Can't read the paywall. But the headline sure seems like something Orwell would love

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” ― George Orwell, 1984

[–] a_cat@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

Great analogy.

As a person with anxiety, this is the real mind-fuck. The world keeps proving the things I worry about are valid. I'm supposed to work on not worrying so much about the future, but it's saved me several times now.

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