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[[File:Pill-Overview.png|thumb|An overview of the pill universe by [[SergeantIncel]].]] | [[File:Pill-Overview.png|thumb|An overview of the pill universe by [[SergeantIncel]].]] | ||
The '''Whitepill''' is a worldview based on the maximization of happiness of an individual, by [[acceptance]] of | The '''Whitepill''' is a worldview based on the maximization of happiness of an individual, by [[acceptance]] of their situation, in lieu of denial or anger. It is a stoic and ascetic extension of the [[blackpill]]. Put more concisely, the Whitepill extends the blackpill by prescribing behavior, not by just describing reality as the Blackpill does. The basis of the Whitepill is “optimistic nihilism,” meaning the individual does not condemn others for their nature, but rather accepts it as reality and improves their own life with confidence. | ||
While the | While the Whitepill doesn't strictly follow Buddhist, stoic, or ascetic ideals, much of its suggested worldview intersects with these philosophies, as lessening the burdensome nature of inceldom can often be achieved this way. | ||
It is important to note that while the Whitepill is used mainly in the area of relationships, it can be applied to all aspects of life. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The term whitepill can be found in public discourse as far back as 2017, although always in a sparse, ambiguous, and shifting manner.<ref>https://incels.is/threads/job-interview-tomorrow-how-to-forget-about-your-own-subhumanity-for-an-hour.6372/#post-86490</ref><ref>https://incels.is/threads/whitepill-killing-yourself-lowers-chads-smv.7879</ref><ref>https://incels.is/threads/some-people-are-chads-by-personality.9538/#post-133199</ref><ref>https://incels.is/threads/elliot-rodger-has-a-stacy-fangirl.10488/#post-149728</ref><ref>https://incels.is/threads/made-a-basic-writeup-explaining-the-incel-mentality.10117/#post-144589</ref> A formal foundation for the meaning and usage of the term, as well as its contrast and relationship to the other pills, was first posted in three public threads by [[SergeantIncel]], which came into existence from private conversations on the matter from earlier in 2017: | The term whitepill can be found in public discourse as far back as 2017, although always in a sparse, ambiguous, and shifting manner.<ref>https://incels.is/threads/job-interview-tomorrow-how-to-forget-about-your-own-subhumanity-for-an-hour.6372/#post-86490</ref><ref>https://incels.is/threads/whitepill-killing-yourself-lowers-chads-smv.7879</ref><ref>https://incels.is/threads/some-people-are-chads-by-personality.9538/#post-133199</ref><ref>https://incels.is/threads/elliot-rodger-has-a-stacy-fangirl.10488/#post-149728</ref><ref>https://incels.is/threads/made-a-basic-writeup-explaining-the-incel-mentality.10117/#post-144589</ref> A formal foundation for the meaning and usage of the term, as well as its contrast and relationship to the other pills, was first posted in three public threads by [[SergeantIncel]], which came into existence from private conversations on the matter from earlier in 2017: | ||
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*Acceptance and minimization of sexual and romantic desires. | *Acceptance and minimization of sexual and romantic desires. | ||
*Seeking of a restructure of oneself through the rediscovery of purpose (knowledge, looksmaxxing, hobbies, etc). | *Seeking of a restructure of oneself through the rediscovery of purpose (knowledge, looksmaxxing, hobbies, etc). | ||
It is at times misunderstood that the whitepill is simple [[coping]] or [[Denialcel|denial]]; on the contrary, its ideals emphasize moving past desires and needs in order to avoid pain and suffering. Whereas the [[blackpill]] leaves the individual's fate to themselves after learning of the reality of society (often leading to depression, [[anxiety]], hopelessness or nihilism), the whitepill attempts to be pragmatic and work with the tools that are available. | It is at times misunderstood that the whitepill is simple [[coping]] or [[Denialcel|denial]]; on the contrary, its ideals emphasize moving past desires and needs in order to avoid pain and suffering. Whereas the [[blackpill]] leaves the individual's fate to themselves after learning of the reality of society (often leading to depression, [[anxiety]], hopelessness or nihilism), the whitepill attempts to be pragmatic and work with the tools that are available. | ||
<youtube>https://youtu.be/MBRqu0YOH14</youtube> | <youtube>https://youtu.be/MBRqu0YOH14</youtube> | ||
==Analysis== | ==Analysis== | ||