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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 135 points 18 hours ago (12 children)

I've got 2 kids in primary school. We teach them to be kind and caring, that cheaters never win. That bullies are bullies because they are not happy.

However a study came out that compared bullies and non bullies. Bullies kids are more likely to be successful financially and socially based on studies. I was sad for humanity when o found out.

It makes sense, in the same way that it makes sense that CEO's are more likely to be sociopaths. Human brains are made for small societies. When it's a larger society, negative traits can be helpful to get ahead. It's likely part of the reason we experience wars and famine and billionaires.

[–] TempermentalAnomaly@lemmy.world 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

I was curious about the studies. The only thing I came across about outcomes was this BMJ review that says:

Bullies were more likely to have trouble keeping a job and honouring financial obligations. They were more likely to be unemployed.

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