<![CDATA[Jimmy Carr]]>I knew he was a comedian but didn't realize he was a philosopher as well.

Seriously, though, he's right.

]]>https://nodebb.the-new-coffee-room.club/topic/39734/jimmy-carrRSS for NodeTue, 16 Jun 2026 18:33:25 GMTMon, 15 Jun 2026 14:55:55 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Jimmy Carr on Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:51:01 GMT]]>I like his ‘happiness = quality of life - envy’ formulation too. Though maybe it’s QOL-resentment, which is when envy takes its toxic form.

]]>https://nodebb.the-new-coffee-room.club/post/364067https://nodebb.the-new-coffee-room.club/post/364067Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:51:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Jimmy Carr on Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:36:57 GMT]]>Life dysmorphia is a great way to describe it.

]]>https://nodebb.the-new-coffee-room.club/post/364064https://nodebb.the-new-coffee-room.club/post/364064Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:36:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Jimmy Carr on Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:46:19 GMT]]>He is right. I think we’re also relentlessly focused on ourselves. We’re of no use to anyone else.

Everything - down to childcare - can be turned into a financial transaction.

Your work is a transaction.

No one is needed anymore.

]]>https://nodebb.the-new-coffee-room.club/post/364057https://nodebb.the-new-coffee-room.club/post/364057Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:46:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Jimmy Carr on Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:44:29 GMT]]>Blame modern telecommunication. Through it, I keep learning about how other people living better than I do.

]]>https://nodebb.the-new-coffee-room.club/post/364053https://nodebb.the-new-coffee-room.club/post/364053Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:44:29 GMT