One of the greatest superpowers of our generation is taking offence. Anybody can do at any given moment and assume a higher moral ground solely on the basis of their sentiments. It’s a ridiculous concept, especially when it has nothing to do with one’s lived experience. For instance, you taking offence on somebody else’s behalf, as if you have the agency for somebody else’s experience. This surrogacy of offence is quite rampant on the internet as there is a strong urge amongst online folks to put others down and feel better about themselves. Instant notification. Instant
Beautifully written.