Not like 1912, but say 1979 instead of 2003 for a gen z. Now, if you would retain the knowledge you have now or not, thats up to the genie.

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[–] 4 points 1 year ago (5 children)

So, should they NOT be an ally for the marginalized?

Sure, there will always be toxic people virtue signaling for attention, but it's not any less toxic to shame someone when they are legitimately trying to help.

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  • [–] -2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    So, should they NOT be an ally for the marginalized?

    Show me where I said this.

    Sure, there will always be toxic people virtue signaling for attention, but it’s not any less toxic to shame someone when they are legitimately trying to help.

    This is about a very specific example, i.e. going back in time to "do it right this time", and I can assert with a high degree of certainty that any random "privileged" person leaving our current time would not be up to the task of helping those causes.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Realistically, yes, I don't think one more person would make a huge difference and change the world any sooner. But calling someone toxic for wanting to try does not feel helpful for anyone.

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  • [–] -2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    But calling someone toxic for wanting to try does not feel helpful for anyone.

    Show me where I called someone toxic.

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