I know it's simplistic to think 2021 will be fundamentally different from 2020. I'm not optimistic that everything will completely turn around. But I'm optimistic that the only way out is through.
There will be more White Pills in 2021.
It's just hope. That's all. It's related to the "Red Pill" idea. While someone who is Red Pilled has come to their senses on reality (or an aspect of reality), someone who is White Pilled is hopeful.
Can someone be White Pilled without first being Red Pilled? I suppose on a superficial level, sure. Or perhaps in a certain context unrelated to reality. That kind seems fake, to me, but whatever.
An example of a fake White Pill might be finding something hopeful about a fictional work or superficial self-help fad. These might be useful for illustration, but that's about it.
Instead, here are some real White Pills from an expert:
Here's your white pill for today.
— Michael Malice (
The first of many I am sure https://t.co/FuBBYcwqJp@michaelmalice) May 30, 2020
WHITE PILL
— Michael Malice (
Leftists are being red-pilled about the corporate press
Conservatives are being red-pilled about the police
All will be well.
The white pill is like hypnosis
— Michael Malice (
It cannot be administered against your will
Is it no wonder he's writing a book on the topic?
Something along the lines of, "Can I negotiate with you? Can you communicate? Do you have the capacity?" This human tendency is a White Pill.
can a period of time become sentient
— Riker Googling (@RikerGoogling) November 22, 2020
Here, Mr. Riker is asking if 2020 is alive. This is a fundamental human tendency. We like to apply human characteristics to non-human subjects. Obviously, it's absurd, but I think there's also a coping mechanism at play. We are trying to relate. A good way to relate to conflict is to find common ground.
Seriously, nobody's going to end the Federal Reserve. But so many more people know what the fed is up to now, it's hopeful. Even Trump campaigned on it. Sure, he did nothing to shake up the fed itself, but more people are skeptical of their shenanigans than ever before. This is hopeful.
And if you know there's nothing being done, you are more empowered to do something about it yourself. Like: opt-out and buy bitcoin.
Centralized government is a lost cause. Always has been. This is nothing new. It can implode on itself for all I care.
Focus on self-improvement in your immediate area. I don't even mean local government. I mean, don't you have anything better to do right in your own home? Do that.
Hurricane forums are full of excited comments about central pressure and wind speed and comparisons to Camille and 1931 and 1938, with hastily-tacked-on notes about how it will be tragic if anyone dies and they hope it's a dud.
