No, because I think being exposed to the plight of others increased my sense of empathy. In my late teens and early 20’s, I was convinced that anybody could “pull themselves up by their bootstraps” if they really wanted to. It was only when I realized that I come from privilege (insulated middle class white male) that I realized most people have serious headwinds or blockers in their lives, and that government propaganda is all bullshit.
No, because I think being exposed to the plight of others increased my sense of empathy. In my late teens and early 20’s, I was convinced that anybody could “pull themselves up by their bootstraps” if they really wanted to. It was only when I realized that I come from privilege (insulated middle class white male) that I realized most people have serious headwinds or blockers in their lives, and that government propaganda is all bullshit.