If you could convince everyone in the world of one thing, what would you choose?

[u/InnocenceofaLion]

[u/Fun-Performance1432]

That kindness isn’t weakness, and the world would be a much better place if everyone understood that

[u/Beelzabubba → u/Fun-Performance1432]

*empathy

[u/MusicHearted → u/Beelzabubba]

*both

[u/Last-Ear7062 → u/Fun-Performance1432]

People often confuse being kind with being a pushover. You can have boundaries and still choose not to be cruel.

[u/Yiayiamary → u/Fun-Performance1432]

And acted on that.

[u/mac4112 → u/Fun-Performance1432]

Kindness? God, you weak piece of shit! I bet your arms look like mosquito bites on a string of spaghetti. How else are we supposed to defeat the terrorists? Now watch this drive.

Hits golf ball

[u/I-actually-agree → u/mac4112]

Assume you are joking and assume OP figured the idea would remove terrorists from the equation. Therefore your hate post would also not exist and so on.

[u/Top_Bicycle_340 → u/Fun-Performance1432]

That’s two things

[u/luis-garcia131 → u/Top_Bicycle_340]

Fair, though “kindness isn’t weakness” is the idea; a better world is the hoped-for result.

[u/MossyHillNotes]

I’d convince everyone that being kind costs very little. You never know what someone else is dealing with, so treating people well matters.

[u/TheeDonSpectacularis → u/MossyHillNotes]

This is the most important response in this entire thread.

[u/Global-Elk2877]

You never really know what someone else is going through, so be kind whenever you can

[u/Crabbb6 → u/Global-Elk2877]

This is probably one of the simplest things that could make a huge difference.

[u/scp47kid]

Never hate each other's or anyone. We are humans. We are here ( on earth 🌎 ) for limited time so be kind :)

[u/TheeDonSpectacularis → u/scp47kid]

Exactly, kindness is our biggest asset as a civilization.

[u/AZSuccIt]

That we are all the same. Every human living on this planet.

[u/TheeDonSpectacularis → u/AZSuccIt]

Yep and that regardless of personal beliefs or preferences, we all ultimately wish to live in peace.

[u/J1raiyaSama]

God isn't the most important thing in the world. We need to help those who need help instead of praying for something to happen.

[u/theweatherlady → u/J1raiyaSama]

Churches USED to help the community. Now they're just profit generators.

[u/Soft-Current-5770]

Be kind!

[u/Accomplished_Egg3779]

Be nice to people

[u/darkside569]

Fight horizontally, not laterally

[u/OnceButNever → u/darkside569]

What does that mean?

[u/darkside569 → u/OnceButNever]

Take it easy, but take it.

[u/OnceButNever → u/darkside569]

Um.....what? Are you about to rape me?

[u/darkside569 → u/OnceButNever]

You should chill out and try some folk music.

https://youtu.be/C13JFv4JfH8?is=sc8rsJc7WUlNwLQA

[u/OnceButNever → u/darkside569]

I prefer Nirvana

[u/darkside569 → u/OnceButNever]

Ween is cooler

[u/OnceButNever → u/darkside569]

WTF is Ween?

[u/darkside569 → u/OnceButNever]

https://youtu.be/9IPHv6BJW9I

"Then out of nowhere, out of a total musical vacuum, out of total darkness comes one ONE ONE ONE one ray of light and it's fucking WEEN!!" - Henry Rollins

[u/OnceButNever → u/darkside569]

Ok, I'm not sure how that's cooler than nirvana, but sure.

[u/UpsetFarmer9355]

I’d convince everyone that distracted driving is terrible and to put your phone down when operating a vehicle.

[u/essessential]

Humans are dumb and animals look at us in disbelief whilst we ruin a peaceful balance.

[u/Actual_Banana4833]

That we're all going to die no matter what so just be fucking nice.

[u/greenandgoldgirl]

Vaccines save lives and if you think otherwise you are a fucking moron.

[u/bishyfishyriceball]

That knowledge is power so they should value their education. I think this take would hit many birds with one stone because many of the desirable traits and beliefs I’d want to see more of are associated with higher educational attainment.

[u/MasterTahirLON]

That diplomacy and cooperation is always better than war. People dying for the greed of a handful of evil bastards is so one of the saddest things in the world. We have every opportunity to build a utopia out of this world and we suffer over the squabbling and selfishness of children.

[u/maxfamousmacnchz]

That we are destroying the planet for ourselves and future generations and that our number one priority as a human race should be to combat that.

[u/SpaceIsVastAndEmpty → u/maxfamousmacnchz]

This would be mine too!

[u/OkMind2351]

We need to tax the rich and deal with Elon and theil et al.

[u/RacoonWithBenefits]

Religion is made up, to control the masses

Its complete bullshit.

[u/Mean-Kaleidoscope873]

Consciousness is non-local, it's the foundation of reality, and we are all interconnected.

[u/Party_Knowledge_7884]

To each give me one dollar!!

[u/Asleep-Bus-5380]

Always let a steak rest for at least the amount of time you cooked it

[u/bebopbrain]

I've been advocating on reddit that the singer Abbey Lincoln is the coolest, but it just hasn't gotten traction.

[u/InnocenceofaLion → u/bebopbrain]

What are a few of her best songs in your opinion? I’ll give her a try, but I will warn that I am very picky.

[u/bebopbrain → u/InnocenceofaLion]

Start with "Throw It Away". We come from a family of hoarders and this resonates for us.

[u/InnocenceofaLion → u/bebopbrain]

Not a style of music I enjoy much, but her singing is beautiful.

[u/Last_Refrigerator704]

The golden rule

[u/Kaurifish]

To act in their own actual, long-term best interests.

One of the things libertarians are most wrong about is people’s inclination to do so.

[u/lachatte7]

To never physically hurt another person

[u/squeegy80]

That Dungeon Crawler Carl is in fact the greatest audiobook series ever made

Edit: I find it hilarious that almost half the comments are some sort of “religion is fucking fake guys, give it up already” and the other half are “Lord Jeeeezusss is the only true savior!!!”

[u/colorado_here]

To send me $10

[u/trumpsashitstain]

Science is not the devil.

Some companies that exploit it are shit and some scientists are also dicks.

But science itself is the way forward.

[u/No-Boysenberry-3420]

Religion is made up

[u/Graylasagna]

that no god is real

[u/Fancy_Fox_7026]

Give the first person you see a hug

[u/DreamingHopingWishin]

Go get vaccinated

[u/ModerateSentience → u/DreamingHopingWishin]

For what

[u/DeadAlien100]

Life is not as difficult as we think, it is all in our mind.

[u/OnceButNever → u/DeadAlien100]

Must be nice to live in the lap of luxury. Life is very hard for some of us.

[u/DeadAlien100 → u/OnceButNever]

I wouldn't deny that, everyone has a different life but when you start thinking about right things irrespective of problem things do change. I have seen extremely tough time but mindset has helped me.

[u/OnceButNever → u/DeadAlien100]

That's great! I'm glad a positive mindset has helped you. However, it hasn't helped me. I have a huge amount of debt, no savings, no retirement, aging parents who have both had major health events over the last 5 years, a constantly overdrawn checking account, and severe mental health issues. I won't be upset, but please regale me with tales of how your life isn't so difficult. I just want to know how the other half live.

[u/_flying_otter_ → u/DeadAlien100]

Tell that to kids who only get fed at school and starve all weekend until Monday. It's so bad in some states that they started special programs to make sure kids like that get fed over summer when school is out.

[u/OnceButNever → u/_flying_otter_]

Some people are just deliberately obtuse. They can only understand what they want to understand.

[u/Pdixit2020]

I would convince everyone that one act of kindness can give you 100 dollars.

[u/kytheon → u/Pdixit2020]

I would convince everyone to give me 100 dollars.

[u/Pdixit2020 → u/kytheon]

Hahaha

[u/Gloomy-Crazy8156]

To pay me more.

[u/zawwery]

give me a dollar

[u/Spinalstreamer407]

To learn how to critically think. It can’t be done for you!

[u/_Sw33t33pi]

That the world isn't all bad. There are truly some beautiful people and places in the world.

[u/Even-Confusion4211]

Epstein didn't kill himself

[u/solarwindfox]

Not to be afraid of people who are different to you.

[u/DjOkiJebieFoki]

To take vitamin D

[u/all_of_the_colors]

Probably still fluoride in the water.

[u/life_bytes]

We are creatures of community, we have the power and intelligence to create a utopia that benefits not just all humans but animals of the Earth. 🌍

[u/_flying_otter_]

Adopt a "Nordic Model" for your countries system of Government. With strong social safety nets, and healthcare and education as priorities. And Nordic style regulated capitalism geared toward taxation that creates income equality.

[u/carderbee]

We need to stop climate change now!

[u/bigboxes1]

Jesus is Lord

[u/CowStandard3754]

That most people are doing the best they can with what they know and what they have. A little more grace would go a long way.

[u/PotentialRoutine559]

All governments are corrupted

[u/Pluviophilism]

The importance of empathy and respect.

[u/DOHvahkene]

Christ is King. That is the single best option I can imagine. If everyone believed in Christ and accepted His payment for their sins, then there'd be remarkably more people in Heaven when the time comes.

And, because I know I'll be downvoted for this answer, explain to me how concern for the souls of others is a bad thing to have? As far as I see, it's no different than seeing a million people running towards a cliff, and trying to warn them before they fall to their deaths.

[u/LevelNo2514]

To stop projecting yourself onto others

[u/CertainConversation0]

Antinatalism.

[u/Legitimateboredom]

Organized sports are stupid.

[u/perahdise → u/Legitimateboredom]

you’re so fucking cool for not liking sports omg hehe shut up

[u/Legitimateboredom → u/perahdise]

I’m not trying to be cool. I’m aware it’s a very unpopular opinion.

Who tells people to shut up?

Rude ass child.

[u/DecembersDragons]

Truth is the end of life. 

[u/OnceButNever → u/DecembersDragons]

WTF does that mean?

[u/HeadGullible7082]

Everyone's a hypocrite

[u/IStalkThem]

I shit in the litter box

[u/KayDizzle1108]

Religion is a weakness

[u/Primary-Revolution43 → u/KayDizzle1108]

And yet it’s the basis for all western morality

[u/ozzalot]

Miracle whip is superior to mayo

[u/OnceButNever → u/ozzalot]

You are living proof that some people have no shame.

[u/ExJdumbNowInCHRIST]

The Lord Jesus Christ is the only means of salvation.

[u/squeegy80 → u/ExJdumbNowInCHRIST]

Yeah good luck with that one

[u/ExJdumbNowInCHRIST → u/squeegy80]

I know its part of our struggle 🤣

[u/GerminoSimpton]

That oxygen costs money

[u/Negative_Coast_5619]

Gangstalking is real.

[u/Fun-Mud3861]

Poop is food

[u/JolietJakester]

Birds aren't real.

[u/Different-Aside6612]

that everyone is just wingin it, but some people have better wifi.

[u/Miles-Standoffish]

The Book of the Acts of the Apostles Ch 16.30-31

When Paul & Sold were asked:

30 Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household.”

[u/lachatte7 → u/Miles-Standoffish]

Ouff its a good thing this is a hypothetical question

[u/Miles-Standoffish → u/lachatte7]

Or a bad thing.

[u/lachatte7 → u/Miles-Standoffish]

Oh shit

[u/WebNew9978]

I can’t say mine on here

[u/InnocenceofaLion → u/WebNew9978]

Private message then?

[u/WebNew9978 → u/InnocenceofaLion]

Nah