Ayn Rand used to write about one way humans are different than animals are not just that we are thinking creatures—we get to choose whether to think or not.
The virtue signalers have intentionally chosen not to think so they can “feel good” about themselves.
They have that luxury because they have food on the table and a roof over their head in their Whitopia of virtue signalers.
If times got tough they would have to get street smarts in a hurry.
“They have that luxury because they have food on the table and a roof over their head in their Whitopia of virtue signalers.”
Yes, it’s what I call the disease of “affluenza” - not appreciating how well you have it and who made it possible.
“If times got tough they would have to get street smarts in a hurry.”
And that is the cure for that disease!