Hey xkcdHatGuy. Here are some of my thoughts on your thoughts in "Isolation in post-modernity".
Intro
- I am likely wrong about all of this and it's written tersely and impolitely
- So take my thoughts and suggestions with a grain of salt and read between lines
- Well said, people being afraid to talk about politics and ideas makes sense
- So only talk about political and societal ideas with friends who would like to do so
- Here is one video talking about people's inflexibility on society and policy ideas
- So realize and accept you will face resistance with ideas and being authentic
- Who do we discriminate against the most? - Bite Size Psych
Notes
- People all find it difficult to make and keep close friends and partners
- So accept and understand you're not the only one with trouble connecting deeply
- Battle Of Someone - Blues Traveler
- People don't care about someone's work in general, in your case your ideas on society
- So make work friends and talk with fans who share your interest in debating ideas
- Think And Grow [Dreams] - Goodreads
- People want to be happy and have fun, not talk about ideas or policies for living
- So learn to have personal experiences with friends where you don't talk about work
- Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
- People do form relationships to get something from someone else, as you said
- So focus on others' interests, likes, wants, and things they want to do or talk about
- How To Win Friends And Influence People - Goodreads
- Being yourself is authentic, but might not make someone likeable, friendly, or popular
- So decide when you want to be yourself, and if or when to try and fit in with people
- Ego - Bibi Bourelly
- We feel happiness doing what we want, and being of service and useful for society
- So find a balance between doing things you want and doing things to help others
- Don't Sweat The Small Stuff - Goodreads
Quote
- It's dangerous to try and really connect with someone. It's so special when you can find a person you can be yourself with. - Halt and Catch Fire