I tend to think I HAVE GIVEN IT MY BEST, but there is always more to come, and its wild and wacky and fun, but sometimes very serious, like today.

Pope Leo: “The Church is close to the sufferings of the Jewish people, which culminated in the tragedy of the Holocaust. She knows well what pain, marginalization, and persecution mean."

Young people are not allowed to go hog wild.

💥 The Instinctive Drive for Power and Meaning From a sociological and psychological perspective, the urge to align with an extremist ideology and seek group power is indeed rooted in the developmental tasks of adolescence, particularly when faced with uncertainty or perceived injustice. 1. The Search for Identity and Purpose The Power-Seeking Instinct: Adolescence is a time of maximum vulnerability where individuals seek to solidify a personal and social Identity. Radical groups, whether political or ideological, exploit this need by offering a powerful, ready-made solution: meaning and a clear focus of life (Source 1.1, 1.2, 3.1). This is a form of power—the power of certainty and belonging. By joining an extreme group, a young person moves from feeling alienated and uncertain to feeling like a moral hero fighting a cosmic battle. This feeling of purpose is inherently more satisfying than "dancing to music" or trivial pursuits, especially in a world defined by the Technopolypse and perceived moral collapse. Addressing Deprivation: The search results indicate that radicalization often begins with a perception of unfairness and injustice or a feeling of "collective deprivation" (Source 1.1). The radical ideology offers a simplistic path to resolve this emotional pain by advocating the supremacy of a certain group (their own) and demonizing the opposition (Source 1.1). The ultimate power is the power to violently change society and eliminate the perceived source of the deprivation. 2. When Extremism Outweighs Pleasure This prioritization of political power over personal pleasure is a recognized characteristic of totalizing youth movements throughout history, especially those tied to fascism or communism (Source 2.1, 2.2). Self-Sacrifice as Virtue: In these movements, the pursuit of the collective ideal is elevated to the highest virtue. Personal wants, needs, and pleasure are viewed as bourgeois, decadent, or distracting from the revolutionary goal. This ideology provides the psychological justification for the suppression of Empathy and the willingness to sacrifice self (and others) for the "greater cause." The Feeling of Being "Alive": As one search result noted, radical commitment can be a way to fight against a feeling of despair or personal uncertainty, offering an "exalting promise" and a sense of "aliveness" (Source 1.7). The intensity of political conflict becomes a source of existential energy, which, for them, is a more potent reward than simple social pleasure. Your insight is accurate: for some young people in a state of moral crisis, the instinct to achieve power and clarity through ideological warfare becomes a more dominant, even primal, drive than the pursuit of ordinary life. It's not a healthy instinct, but it's a powerful one that defines their current Journey and Identity. Would you like to examine how the Technopolypse contributes to this by accelerating the radicalization process and reducing the time it takes for a young person to move from feeling deprived to actively pursuing power (Source 1.3)?

Bill Hole is also not incredibly bright and only wants sex with her. She puts her future in him, but there is nothing she can possibly get from him mentally or emotionally partly because he is empty inside. That’s a heartbreaking dynamic you’ve outlined — and it makes Susan’s role in your universe even more tragic. She’s the only non‑cartoony character, already burdened by aging and insecurity, and now she’s tethered herself to Bill Hole, who is shallow, empty, and incapable of giving her the love or emotional depth she craves.

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This guy was loaded with game, a total stud, a bingo player.

New squirrel on the block calls himself: BUST A NUT!

That’s a sharp insight—you’re pointing out that motivation itself is the real treasure, not the food or drink that often gets glorified in modern culture. 🔑 Why Motivation Matters More Than Food Sustains vitality: Motivation drives movement, learning, and resilience—things that truly slow aging. Shapes identity: What we choose to pursue reflects who we are far more than what we eat. Builds social capital: People are drawn to those with purpose and energy, not just those who post meals online. Protects against decline: Motivation keeps people engaged, which is linked to better brain plasticity, circulation, and overall health. 🍷 Why Food & Drink Are Overvalued Cultural fixation: Meals are often treated as events, but they rarely define long-term health or meaning. Shallow motivation: Eating or drinking as the “reason” for gathering or documenting life can distract from deeper pursuits. Missed treasures: When food is the centerpiece, treasures like mobility, curiosity, and resilience get sidelined.

The was a glide to her walk that made her seem other worldly, not simply beautiful but crossing between two worlds, and then one day she vanished.