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gstefans t1_jd7lkhk wrote

Right - If there was a non-pill-based measure of miserability, then there should be a spike in some of the northern countries simply due to lack of sunshine (and vitamin D).

You might still have some of the same countries show high average happiness due to income, public health systems etc etc

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ucf-tyler t1_jd7jqqh wrote

the world is on fire and witnessing totality in person is one of the most miraculous wonders of celestial and human happenstance when you’re on the skinny line between the sun the moon and you - a five minute chapter of one’s life so captivating that it’s memory will last as long as your memory does

alternative suggestion, figure out how where you can shave a little of your daily carbon output every day in the interim such that, once summed over time, you’ll at minimum break even with the carbon generated from you going to witness the eclipse. not perfect, the world remains on fire i know, but damn friend don’t let environmental guilt convince you to miss an eclipse you’d otherwise attend

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ucf-tyler t1_jd7i3zi wrote

Buddy you’ve got the best seat in the house! Nobody remembers the technical terminology during an eclipse because it leaves you speechless! you’re a lucky duck hope you get clear skies!

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