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There’s something in the air that makes people feel more pessimistic about the future than ever. Many believe our planet may not even be here, as more than half of Americans don’t think the government or its people will do enough to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Young people are becoming more pessimistic, too, with only 36% believing they will live better than their parents did.

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If you want more proof that the world is going crazy, Bored Panda has collected some from the “Awful Everything” subreddit. It’s a community that delivers some harsh truths about our modern-day world: species on the brink of extinction, billionaires wasting precious finite resources, and how AI is slowly melting our brains. Scroll down to see the latest set of pics showing how our world is going downhill.

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    Espresso: The Dream Crusher Of Homeownership

    Harsh money reality: $5 iced latte daily won't cover house down payment

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    Al Fun
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don’t get to drink espresso on weekends?

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    #3

    Chatgpt Is Melting Our Brain

    Tweet discussing ChatGPT study on brain engagement and user behavior

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    Becky Samuel
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It astonishes me that people will sign up for an eye-wateringly expensive education that they will never be able to afford to repeat, and then waste it by using ChatGPT for everything.

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    #4

    The Taliban Strikes Again

    Tweet about Taliban ban on male doctors treating female patients

    shah_mazing Report

    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    D-I-E. Women are, quite simply, supposed to D-I-E. And if the Taliban is anything like other fundamentalists I am more personally familiar with, those women will then be blamed for their own, often preventable, suffering and deaths.

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    #5

    Only 10 Vaquita Remain--The World's Smallest Porpoise Species. They Inhabit A Small Area Of The Gulf Of California Near Mexico. Their Near Extinction Is Directly Tied To Illegal Use Of Gillnets By Poachers Fishing For Totoaba, An Endangered Species Of Fish That Share The Same Waters

    Person holding a small dolphin showing marine wildlife care

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    #6

    Beaver Recovering After Removing 14 Bb Bullets From Skull

    Beaver chewing on a tree branch at Raven Ridge Wildlife Center

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    Touhou Youyoumu
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just sad, hope little s***s get the same treatment.

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    #7

    30 And Thriving: Debt & Depression

    Harsh reality of student loan debt and shared living at age 30

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    Nik Odongray
    Community Member
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check check check check..except I’m 51

    #8

    The Average Human In An Industrialized Country Uses About 1% Of That Per Month

    Tweet about Kim Kardashian breaking California drought water rules

    3colorsdesign Report

    TheWickedOne
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And all you muppets keep making these trolls famous so they can keep it up. Good job

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    #9

    Cost Of Living Crisis

    Billboard vandalized with housing protest graffiti in urban area

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    #10

    A Textiles ‘Dump’ Site In Protected Ghanaian Wetlands

    Cows standing on massive garbage dump showing environmental waste issues

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    Michael P (Perthaussieguy)
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humans are so often crazy stupid in how we are wrecking our home, planet earth :(

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    #11

    Shopify CEO Says No New Hires Without Proof AI Can’t Do The Job

    Screenshot of Shopify CEO statement about AI and new hires

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    #12

    Egg Sandwich Anyone?

    Larvae cluster found inside McDonalds McChicken sandwich in Toronto

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    Nik Odongray
    Community Member
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am literally never eating again.

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    #13

    Mentally Handicapped Woman With The Intellect Of A 3-Year-Old About To Give Birth In China

    Harsh hospital scene showing child under anesthesia with phone distraction

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    Chilli
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What does the caption in the screenshot say?

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    #14

    Wtf Is This Ad

    Advertisement for Line2 second phone line with close-up of woman

    punksmostlydead Report

    Bonesko
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get the ad for the second phone line, but w*f does does the top pic have to do with it?

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    #15

    The Design Of The Toilets At Our School

    Row of urinals with poorly placed privacy dividers in public restroom

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    #16

    On A Video About Metal Detecting. 🤮 So Gross How Openly Disguisting People Are Online

    Harsh internet comment highlighting inappropriate focus on legs

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    #17

    Twitter Wants To Deepfake Ads Into Scenes Of Whatever You're Watching

    AI generated ads woven into TV show scenes for seamless storytelling

    Arkhe1n , xai Report

    ghtqbmfs5q
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coming soon to a streaming service near you! And for only $10 more per month you can get the ad-free version.

    #18

    Bought Some Lemonade From The Neighborhood Kid's Lemonade Stand

    Bathroom basin with blue toothbrush and hair strands in water

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    #19

    Toetally Confused As To Who Authorised These Toes

    Close-up of toes with damaged nails in dress sandals

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    31 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a form of self-hárm where I rip/tear at my own skin, sometimes until it bleeds. I've done this for decades as a way of coping with stress, as the pain makes it so I don't feel the bad feelings or think the bad thoughts, at least briefly. I have also done it to my toes/toenails, especially during times of extreme stress. Because of this, my toenails don't grow normal-looking any more and they are hideous. They don't quite look like the toes in this photo (I think this person may have nail fungus) but I am terrified of people judging my toes/toenails, so I haven't worn open-toed shoes in decades. The comments here and some on the Reddit post are only reinforcing my fears that people would think my toes are vomituous :(

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    #20

    Surgeon Amputates His Own Legs For Cash

    News headline about a surgeon jailed after amputating own legs

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    Becky Samuel
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He didn't do it for cash. He did it because of body dysmorphia and a fascination with auto-amputation.

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