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The "apolitical" under late stage capitalism, in my opinion, are privileged, but also engaging in a selfish survival behavior by turning off their empathy and embracing their cutthroat instincts. Stress causes brain damage and cognitive decline.(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/01/160121121818.htm) Those who refuse to stress themselves out over politics, who refuse to "tremble with indignation at every injustice," as Che said, are the quickest to embrace the ruthless logic of markets. Thus, they often experience the least of the mental health crisis because they simply ignore evil and feel good. City's breakin' down on a camel's back. The cutthroats who ignore politics float on the raft of emotional labor and cognitive decline of everyone who can't afford to ignore politics.
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Chronic stress, anxiety can damage the brain, increase risk of major psychiatric disorders
People need to find ways to reduce chronic stress and anxiety in their lives or they may be at increased risk for developing depression and even dementia, a new scientific review paper warns.