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Collective Devaluation Paradox

A social phenomenon arising in the context of neoliberalism, a specific form of capitalism that not only encourages commodification but also promotes the moralization of that commodification. In this setting, individual gains, particularly those spurred by the moralization and normalization of commodified emotional labor, lead to collective losses. These losses manifest in forms such as systemic exploitation, increased mental health burdens, and perpetuated social inequalities. The paradox emerges from the mismatch between individual pursuits and collective well-being, exacerbated as governments and societal structures exploit surplus emotional labor, further normalizing its commodification. This exploitation, embedded in the dynamics of neoliberalism, contributes to the devaluation of collective emotional health and well-being.
A: you see that video of the nurse bike incident?

B: A Collective Devaluation Paradox.

A: wa?

B: A social phenomenon w/ often occurs in neoliberalism, a form of capitalism that not only encourages commodification but also promotes the moralization of that commodification. In situations like this, individual gains can lead to collective losses.

A: losses?

B: They manifest in various way, eg. systemic exploitation, increased mental health burdens, & perpetuated social inequalities. The paradox emerges from the mismatch between individual pursuit & collective well-being.

A: I see. So perhaps, in a world where emotional labor hadn't become moralized to become commodified, the men might have recognized the woman's situation - her role as a nurse, her apparent exhaustion & consider letting her take the bike as an act of kindness or empathy. But in our current society, where interpersonal interactions are often viewed through a capitalist lens, there's no societal expectation for them to do so. The moral obligation to consider the emotional state of others is diminished in the face of individual rights & possessions.

B: it doesn't stop there. Societal structures often exploit surplus emotional labor, which further normalizes its commodification. This exploitation, embedded in the dynamics of neoliberalism, contributes to the devaluation of collective emotional health & well-being. So, while everyone seeks individual gain, we have broader societal loss.
by cyberphunkisms May 15, 2023
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cameron paradox

The act of making someone to laugh at an unfunny joke no matter what
That joke wasn’t funny.

Did you get the joke
Yes I did

Then you would be laughing
But it wasn’t funny

That means you didn’t get the joke
You just put me in a Cameron paradox didn’t you.
by Ctand December 8, 2023
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lizzo paradox

The paradox in where women will blindly call each other gorgeous, but when compared to eachother forget said claimed beauty

Man:*holding up picture of lizzo* "rate this woman on a scale of one to 10"
Woman:"OMG 10 ABSOLUTLEY GORGEOUS"
Man:"You don't thing she's fat?"
Woman:"Omg no whats wrong with you why would you say that"
Man:"I think you look like her"
Woman:"OMG ARE YOU CALLING ME FAT HOW DARE YOU"
Man:*holding up picture of a morbidly obese woman* rate this woman on a scale of one to 10
Woman:OMG 10 ABSOLUTLEY GORGEOUS
Man:You don't thing she's fat?
Woman:Omg no whats wrong with you why would you say that
Man:I think you look like her
Woman:OMG ARE YOU CALLING ME FAT HOW DARE YOU
Man: talk about a lizzo paradox
by Coaker 12378765432 December 10, 2023
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"Paradox of the responsible adult":
advocate or companion says exactly same as patient: former listened to, latter barely acknowledged/too articulate to need help or support.

Suddenly begins to feel like invalidated, ignored, infantilised,or spoken-at by professionals - irrespective of needs, urgency, complexity, education, age, or life experience.
Always the same issue with advocacy and experiencing same 'paradox of the responsible adult', no matter how old or educated.
by Bane Defiance December 18, 2022
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Paradox

Paradox is the famous leader of the Hypixel Skyblock Guild "real and true" hes muted for 90 days since like 2008 and he had nothing to do with the death of the queen of England
paradox: come on men give me money
denkicks: no
by denk wenk January 7, 2023
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Conspiracy Clarity Paradox

As the severity of an internet conspiracy theory increases, the quality of its video evidence inversely decreases. This is often accompanied by dramatic music, excessive text, or unrelated imagery, meant to amplify the theory's perceived threat.
After spending hours trawling through a sea of UFO sightings online, John began to notice a trend, humorously coining it as the 'Conspiracy Clarity Paradox'. The more outrageous the alien encounter claims became, the poorer and more dramatic the accompanying video footage seemed to be.
by Spongebob Shit Pants July 6, 2023
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Paradox Gamer

1. A superior kind of bigot, that likes to play Paradox Interactive games, such as Hoi4, CK3 or EU4. Usually also a war criminal.
OH BOY!, I'm tired of those damm Paradox Gamers saying the N-word on the voice chat. I'm sure they want to do a genocide some day!
by Yo_Mama_XIIV July 13, 2023
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