“Why Does This Even Exist?” 35 Inventions That People In This Online Thread Find Strange And Useless
We humans have invented loads of things throughout our history. Some inventions are absolutely amazing and we cannot imagine our lives without them. That includes medicine, technology, transportation and many more things. However, not all the things we invented are that good; some are even devastating.
Redditor NPT1506 asked internet users: "What is the worst human invention ever made?" and many chimed in to answer. From bombs to ads, people prove that lots of things we came up with are really not that great. What do you think is the worst invention? Share your thoughts in the comments down below!
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For-profit healthcare system. There is no reason people should suffer financial burden seeking the right to live a healthy life.
The same redditor that asked the question gave us an amazing interview. First we asked them what they think is the worst invention ever: "I have thought a lot about it, and I would say it probably is single-use plastic, because many tons of it are now breaking down into toxic compounds that are lurking in every corner of the Earth and these compounds will stay there for a very long time unless future generations know how to deal with it."
Keepin up with the kardashians （＾_＾）
Weren’t the Kardashians an alien race in the 1960s Star Trek? They look like they were.
Child beauty pageant events
What is going on in the minds of the parents and adults involved in abhorrent practice? These are the same people who'll picket an abortion clinic to save a fetus, but damn kids to hell.
We also wondered what the main problem with inventions today is. In their opinion: "I think that inventions are now more and more modern and can be applied in many cases, but there is a problem that the creators focus on the profits that they bring them rather than improving and upgrading so that it can be used to maximum capacity and suitable for everyone!"
Algorithmic Social Media. MySpace was fine, no algorithm, no extremes. FB, Twitter, etc, the algorithm to show you more of what you like leads people into an echo chamber and causes polarization of people's views, helping dehumanize each other.
Why is YouTube sending me suggestions about serial killers and Hitler? What the heck did I click on?! Have deleted...
"I am looking forward to seeing the development of AI after being fascinated by what ChatGPT can do," they said when asked what invention they are most excited about. They also shared what they think is the best invention: "Well, when it comes to inventions, I would choose the smartphone – which is one of the revolutionary creations of human beings. It is both convenient and cost-effective."
Religion. Kills so many people and gives so many more the excuse to be hateful people.
Also another fun fact is that if I didn't ever discover Reddit (and BP), I probably would've been a religious kid who tries to spread Christian propaganda, be homophobic, hate technology and have no meaning of life. Thank you for the help :)
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I am going to defend my religion and all others as best as I can and to be honest it’s kind of depressing that I’m going to get downvoted into oblivion for it. Anything can be used the wrong way, and some people use religion, but if they didn’t have it they’d just find something else, so let true believers live their lives without being insulted left and right here
I can't agree with you more. Religion is not the biggest enemy of humanity. Humanity is the biggest enemy of humanity. It's man's indifference to man that causes problems, not Gods indifference to humanity. He doesn't have any. I wish that people would actually look at what Religions teach and that the ones who live those teachings are usually more quiet and kind about it. It's the zealous idiots that give it such a bad name. Doing evil acts in the name of Religion doesn't mean Religion is bad. It means that a bad person did something evil and wrongly attached Religion to it.
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Agreed. You want to believe in a supreme being? Great. Keep it to yourself.
A few people that did something bad to someone doesnt represent everyone else in the religion. Theres nothing wrong with having a faith.
Yes there is. It's choosing a delusion over human beings.
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It's fun to see the reaction when you ask Christians if they have actually read and understood the Bible.
Part of my anthropology minor included religious studies and one of the most fascinating classes I took was hermeneutics (study of the bible from a historical and cultural viewpoint.) It was such a wonderful class as there were students of different faiths and we were compelled to interpret parts of the bible from a historical, cultural, and linguistic viewpoint. Our professor made us ask questions and I truly think it forced a lot of people outside of their comfort zone. Many people can quote important parts of the bible, but are unable to view them from a sociocultural and historical context.
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Religion is not the problem. It is the way people abuse it. It is used as a facade for powerful people, but when it is used in a right way, it can massively impact others for good. I believe, for instance, that the Bible was never intended as a weapon, but as the ultimate self-help book that people can use to be humble and read ALL of it instead of ignoring the parts that you don't want to hear about.
Like all the parts about rape and murder? About the vengeful, jealous god who has decided that we're all guilty because someone ate off a particular tree once so now we have to believe some convoluted story about him sending himself to sacrifice himself to himself as some sort of loophole around it, and if we don't believe this then he will torture us for all eternity? I could go on and on about the messed up stories in the Bible but my point is that the odd uplifting "love thy neighbor" certainly doesn't make up for all the violence, xenophobia etc.
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I say this as a Christian... I agree. Humans can be so hateful towards each other, and religion seems to get used as an excuse to attack each other and take the 'holier than thou' attitude. I don't believe that that's what God wants for us, and it makes me so sad. Whatever your beliefs are, we are all in the same boat, and we should love and respect each other. Whatever your gender, sexuality, or ethnicity; we are equals.
"Christian Fundamentalism: The doctrine that there is an absolutely powerful, infinitely knowledgeable, universe spanning entity who is deeply and personally concerned about my sex life."
PS: Know why Baptists don't have sex standing up? They're afraid God will think they're dancing.
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Please tell us the right way to use unfounded assertions about reality and morality to control large numbers of people.
Load More Replies... I have a relative that constantly claims how the world is going downhill as Christian values are being decimated by "woke" people. They freak out and yell at you when you use God's name in vain yet say hateful things against nonbinary people and occasionally people of different political standings. They also believe that the Covid vaccine is killing people and that people who are boosted are stupid. I wish I could educate this relative yet I feel like they are so blinded by this fake Evangelist "white Jesus" b******t that they refuse to learn and challenge their ignorance. Blind religion is terrifying. Some people who I've met that say they follow the way of Jesus have been so incredibly ignorant and nasty.
I say this as a Christian Republican who believes in masks and the Covid vaccine, You shouldn't say God's name as a swear word, but also Christians shouldn't force people to become a Christian. I believe that God wants people to follow him on their own free wills so they don't feel forced. I care about everyone here, and will be praying for you guys! <3
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Evil people twist great things to horrible uses. Religion is no different. There are plenty on penitent people around the world who use their faith only for good. You don't blame the guy who invented trains because Hitler used them to transport jews to the holocaust. Don't blame religions like Christianity and Hinduism that teach pacifism and love because evil men twisted them for power.
Except religion has never actually BEEN all that “great”. Not through all of history. It didn’t need to be twisted to horrible uses, it was designed that way from the start. “You will believe what I believe or you are evil and shall die. You will obey me blindly since I claim to speak directly from the only true god/gods, or you shall die. If you’re not a christian, you’re a subhuman without any morality or sense of decency and will burn in hell”. Historically it’s ALWAYS been about power and money and no current humanitarian notions can change any of that. Soo… Well, no; “great” really isn’t the word I would use, unless if referring to size alone.
Load More Replies... People who abuse Religion for self gain are what's wrong with it. Religion is where the basic laws that govern society come from. Ten Commandments are the source of where it's illegal to kill, steal, etc. My church, The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints has done an unfathomable amount of good in the world, The Church gave $906 million to Charity, and everyday Latter-day Saints spent 6.8 million hours in humanitarian service. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints engaged in 3,909 humanitarian projects in 188 countries in 2021 alone! In my life personally, they have helped us with food, rent, and presents for Christmas. They have also helped nearly eliminate homelessness in the state of Utah. This is only one project that they have been a part of. Literally giving homes to the homeless. I hate these blanket statements against Religion. https://www.deseret.com/2017/11/2/20622520/lds-church-donates-10-million-to-construct-housing-for-homeless-in-salt-lake
Isn't the church of LDS currently under investigation for financial fraud over the mishandling of charitable contributions to the tune of $100 billion?
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Just a reminder that you can’t be completely irreligious and also think of deceased loved ones “being in a better place” or “looking down from heaven”.
From personal experience (please don't down vote me. I said PERSONAL) Religion is the biggest and worst brainwashing mind control agency ever.
I disagree. People use all sorts of justifications for hurting and killing each other. All in all, I think religion has helped more than it has hurt. But some religions have been worse than others.
How should one tell a Christian child that their best friend from school is going to be tortured for eternity because they believe in a different religion, in a loving way?
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Okay I'm not religious, but I'll say religion in my opinion was created as a way for an isn't people to feel a purpose or a goal in life, originally intended as a system of belief to better understand wrong from right and to feel as though something may be out there beyond
It depends on the religion. We have to stop grouping all faiths into one bad thing when that simply isn't true. Some are bad, yes, or have more than their fair share of bad people. But if a person is happy with their faith, doesn't cram it down others' throats, doesn't hurt others, doesn't judge and lets others live their lives in peace, we shouldn't demonize them.
I'm atheist. Was a child in a Pentecostal child where Child Sexual abuse ran rampant. Jacksonville Florida church, they've had some arrests if you can look up for yourself. Christianity and most religions are the longest running cults IMO!! Christians are the worst as a whole full of hypocrisy.
All religion exists for the sole purpose of controlling some segment of the population. Usually women, always the poor, and never the wealthy.
That’s why I’m an agnostic/Freethinker. I believe in higher power but not in any religion. All religions claim that they’re the one true church of God but if you look at their members, bunch of hypocrites. I might get flack for this but it’s my own opinion. If one doesn’t agree with it, then fine but don’t try to change my mind. For me, I can praise and serve God in my own way without having to be a member of a church or religion.
And you are allowed to have your opinion, and no one should be allowed to take that from you !
Load More Replies... Religion - and by this I mean the organized structure - is just another idea on what society is based. Same as country affiliations, nationalities, supporting certain sports teams. Some are harmless, others the opposite.
Problem is, people often adjusted religion to fit what they believe, and it's pretty impossible to find out what was religion like in the beginning.
Religion is like a lot of things. It can be helpful or harmful. But too many folks think it's all there is, and make it part of their personality. Truthfully though it's only a piece of the puzzle that is you.
Thank you. It’s not religion that’s the problem, it’s people
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Religion had its time and place. When we encountered our first tornado, yeah we needed SOME kinda placeholder explanation. "AHHHH FARTING DUST DEMONS!" But now it's time to move on and realize religion in any form should be private and relegated to dealing with the afterlife; one of the few places we still have a placeholder question mark (though if they all dried up I wouldn't exactly press F)
Wow, can't believe how one sided this post and it's comments are. There are some people who represent religion in a positive way. This idea that religion is bad is helping to speed along the downward spiral of humanity. I know that religion has given me strength to carry on through these troubled times. I am comforted in knowing that heaven awaits me, and that this here isn't all there is. Feel free to downvote me if you'd like. It's all part of the downward spiral.
And if someone you love is a non-believer or part of another religion, what awaits them?
Load More Replies... Hard disagree. Religion in and of itself is basically to give meaning to life and provide a sense of support, faith, and something to look forward to. Anything can be used as a weapon.
Except that (when it comes to Christianity anyway) you'll burn in hell if you don't believe. Hardly sounds "supportive" or "something to look forward to"
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Those willing to commit horrible acts against others will use any excuse available to them: be it religion, science, nationalism, etc. Each and every cause can be used against others if given the chance. Eugenics proponents used science to dehumanize racially, atheists used national interests to wipe out millions in Soviet Union and other places. Even now it can be argued that pro-lgbtq use mutilation on minors for sex change in the name of freedom of choice. I would even go so far as argue that religion with all its flaws has still kept and is keeping most people in check from carrying out their personal interest at the horrible expense of others. Outliers and power hungry tyrants will always use what ever is at their disposal. Name any cause you hold dear, you better believe it can be used against others. Only personal growth and individual enlightenment can help avoid that.
Made the mistake of uttering a similar comment in a car filled with religious defenders. Jumped out at the red light and hitch-hiked home because it was safer.
I’m sorry if they were rude to you but people deserve the right to believe what they want. Do religious people need to calm down? Usually. Should religion itself disappear? No, people can do what they want as long as it’s not hurting anyone (before you say religion has hurt people, it hasn’t, that’s the people in it. Put those people in jail or whatever but religion can stay)
Load More Replies... Ok In that case what makes being a cult a bad thing? What’s your definition of cults
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Just speaking for Catholicism (in my experience): the whole f.u.c.k.i.n.g point of it is love thy neighbour as thyself. Every Catholic I know is a kind, lovely, inclusive, open minded person and we don't deserve this hate.
I think you've overlooked the massive amount of misogyny and rampant pedophilia in the Catholic church. There has been widespread, long-standing abuse perpetrated by Christians throughout time, in the "name of God", and continues to this day in numbers so large, that people have understandably turned away from religion.
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Amen! And not just religion - but also those horrible nasty gods.
Religion - and ignorance in general - is the oxygen these people live on.
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Indigenous cultures around the world have and continue to suffer due to religion.
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Landmines
I hate these things. EDIT: It was a short post for sure so here goes: They maim and kill so many innocents. Children playing and whomp, they are killed or terribly scarred and crippled for life. It also pollutes and kills wildlife. It costs millions to clear areas.
Single use plastic. Particles have been found in every corner of the earth and ocean, as well as in human and animal embryos. Most of these break down into toxic compounds and will have long-term physical and chemical impacts.
when scientists went down to the challenger deep in the Mariana trench (the deepest part of the earth) they found a plastic bag floating
social media. never before was it so essy for stupid people to find like minded other stupid people and suddenly 'have a voice'.
also, people have no social skills anymore.
Subscription services to anything in a vehicle that is already built into it. Oh your car seats have a seat warmer built in? That's a subscription to use despite just spending $30,000 on the car and the equipment was installed at the factory.
That plastic childproof packaging that no one knows how to open so we cut it with scissors and still somehow manage to cut ourselves from it.
When the scissors you need are in this pack, and you need scissors to open it
Styrofoam is pretty abominable in my book, especially for things like takeout food that’s destined for the trash within minutes of use
Chemical Warfare
While nukes are horrible beyond imagination, humanity learned to avoid them as a way to ensure their own survival, it's wise, but egoistical nonetheless. Chemical weapons on the other hand traumatized the f**k out of the survirvors and the ones who called the attacks and got to see the aftermath. They were so horrible that many soldiers deserted after using it and many went mad. I wish never having to see the skin melting off in the face of a barely alive toddler.
Throughout the last century we successfully banned almost all of those - the 1925 geneva protocol, the 1980 chemical weapons convention, among others, but I'm afraid when the next generations start to forget the horrors of chemical warfare, it will resurface in the likes of whats happening with fascism.
Orange agent - still killing, harming and doom to suffer millions of babies and kids to this day
Companies being considered people is going to destroy the US.
Nuclear weapons
I think despite the weapons being horrible themselves, they secured peace between major factions in the last decades, without the MAD principle nothing would have stopped another massive war in Europe after WW2. They are the perfect example for the saying "the best weapon is the one you never have to use"
**Corporations.**
- Legal entities in that they can own property.
- Immortal.
- Fines of millions of dollars have little effect when their profits are in the billions.
- Able to shift their revenues from nation to nation to avoid paying taxes.
- Zero ethics...if you won't evict Grandma, then we'll fire you and put someone in your chair that will.
- Able to donate a pittance of their profits to politicians who now reside in their pockets, and legislate to serve the corps and not the people.
- Anyone who defies a corporation will be ground to dust by their legal team.
Bioweapons.
When nature is adapt enought to create toxins and poisons to kill humans we always, for some f*****g reason have to create something *more* horrible.
I'm saying it here and now, I do not plan to survive a huge world war nor any apocalypse.
That little “press to open” tab on Kraft Mac n cheese boxes. That has been an effective way of opening those boxes exactly zero times.
Low quality cardboard boxes held together by industrial strength glue!!
Serious answer: chemical toxins that have caused severe health problems
Personal answer: Hp printers. F*****g piece of s**t.
I feel that HP printer one. Mostly for their crappy inks that dry out insanely fast
Single ply toilet paper. Smh
Single ply toilet paper is used in public bathrooms and other places that have high volume because it breaks down more easily and is less likely to clog pipes and back up the system.
Pay to Win Games especially mobile games
Give me demos and I'll buy your game if it is fun. I won't do the pay to play anymore
lobotomy. Worst part is the guy even got a Nobel Prize :P
The idea became popular again, much safer and humane now. With high precision tools it's possible to help people with mental dissorders by cutting neural connections in over-active brain areas.
Hand sensing faucets
90% of them work badly
Just give me a better sensor or I’ll take the normal faucet ffs
Deepfakes.
This will be a hot take, but hear me out- cars.
They kill 40,000 people in the US every year,
They are the reason most cities here are unwalkable, which is a huge factor leading to obesity and heart disease (so add many more thousands to the death toll indirectly),
They are the least efficient, least safe, most expensive way for people to commute,
They chew through fossil fuels and other valuable resources in droves,
They raise the price of engaging with society by thousands of dollars between the initial cost, fuel costs and repair costs,
And they turn otherwise reasonable people into raging, belligerent a******s.
Leaded gasoline
I was born in 1960, when leaded gas was all that was sold. I was in my twenties when unleaded was first offered, catalytic converters were required in all new cars, and they stopped selling leaded gas (older cars could run on both unleaded and leaded, but newer cars with catalytic converters could only run on unleaded). What pisses me off the most is that I didn’t learn until about twenty years later that everyone of us who was alive before they stopped selling leaded gas has trace amounts of lead—-a heavy metal—-in our lungs, simply because we breathed before lead was removed from gasoline, because the lead in the gas was expelled into the air in a car’s exhaust. No one mentioned that at the time. We were poisoned without even being given a warning or heads up about it. Big f*****g secret to keep profits rolling in. Big Oil, big business. M***********s.
Mustard Gas.
Fun fact: mustard gas was intended to immobilize but not kill. That way it takes two soldiers out of the game--the victim and the rescuer. I worked as an environmental clean up contractor at an army base so this is what we were told. On the bright side, a bacteria was discovered that would consume and neutralize mustard. Haven't heard of any mutant, mustard devouring monsters in my region-yet.
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Well, what is worse? Chemical warfare, environmental pollution, or the press to open tabs on cardboard boxes? Priorities, people!
I'll add lip syncing. They are killing the only universal language we have
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People want money. That about sums up why a lot of this exists
I HATE "blow hand dryers"! I have NEVER gotten my hands dry, but my hair goes everywhere along with drops of water and any germs or soap that I could not shake off before using the dryer. It's easier and quieter to use my shirt . . .
Just be aware that religion and spirituality are two distinctly different things.
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Well, what is worse? Chemical warfare, environmental pollution, or the press to open tabs on cardboard boxes? Priorities, people!
I'll add lip syncing. They are killing the only universal language we have
Load More Replies... People want money. That about sums up why a lot of this exists
I HATE "blow hand dryers"! I have NEVER gotten my hands dry, but my hair goes everywhere along with drops of water and any germs or soap that I could not shake off before using the dryer. It's easier and quieter to use my shirt . . .
Just be aware that religion and spirituality are two distinctly different things.
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