> You are right about the theoretical capabilities of the populace, but in practice the psychological profile is such that there isn't much weight to your words. Many people could each think no one else cares because collective action is nothing if a collective doesn't form.
It's not theoretical. Collective action happens all the time - it's fundamental human behavior.
> Exactly. And because it is, it has made us powerless. Funny how that works, genuinely.
I am perfectly aware. But if I thought it was easy, I would've done it already. It's not a matter of whether we can achieve something, but whether we will. As it is, I and probably many others find it hard to devote mental and physical energy to causes that are fairly intractable and require sustained, collective willpower that is unlikely to manifest in practice.
It's not theoretical. Collective action happens all the time - it's fundamental human behavior.
> Exactly. And because it is, it has made us powerless. Funny how that works, genuinely.
You can change it, starting now.