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Because that lobster has no original thoughts. Whatever insight you think he has is not unique to him and the fact that you choose to watch his content and quote him without knowing any alternative is going to make people ask questions.
Can't really blame him for not knowing an alternative without providing an alternative.
Here's the thing, I never watch his content. And I can't even remember why I happened to watch that clip, I saw it somewhere randomly. But it stood out to me because I've never heard another person really acknowledge the problem with telling people they're fine and dismissing any problems they might be experiencing, which denies their own experience and can make them feel invalidated. It seems to be very common to do that in society and to subvert that idea seems relatively uncommon. I'm sure other people have explained why it's problematic but I just haven't seen any others. So my go-to for explaining that concept is more or less what Jordan Peterson said.
You've never heard anyone say to be empathetic with others and not be dismissive of their problems? Really? I guess for most people that's not something that needs to be said...
What's with all the downvotes with no explanation?