• big_slap@lemmy.world
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      6 days ago

      I define freedom as fairness. If you’re not being treated fairly, you aren’t free.

      most of the time, changing things to make things more fair often comes with sacrifices that need to be made, which could be painful.

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        6 days ago

        Fairness varies widely across times, locations, and situations- but I wouldn’t say that all parts of life are 100% unfair at all times. It’s all about curating your life to create the right balance.

        Not all bosses are fair; some are though, and the same is true for friends, family, and general situations. Just because pain can be an outcome of change to avoid unfairness however, I’d argue against it being a constant feature. In which case- the meme you posted may well be more pessimistic than reality, reflecting a view that I hope you don’t hold at all times.