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Rachel put it best. In these situations, sometimes the end of the world would be preferable.

Graeber’s discussion of spiritual warfare speaks volumes. The idea of being forced to play someone else’s game for no actual benefit is objectively cruel, and through each of the examples, it’s easy to see the toll it takes. I also relate to this on a personal level

Groos’s psychology on the “pleasure at being the cause” struck me, and Graeber then pointing out that, without impact, a human ceased to exist, made it hit even harder.

My word of the day is: Apocryphal

(adj) - Of a story or statement) if doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true

The runner ups are:
Cajole (verb) - persuade (someone) to do something by coaxing or flattery

Bunfights (noun) - 1) a tea party or other function, especially one of a grand or official kind
-2) a heated argument or exchange

Boondoggle (I ran out of space. Look this one up!)