Sometimes you can say something 'dissident' to a person more than once, only to discover later that their programming is sufficiently strong that they have reverted to assuming that you share that programmed opinion.
Yes, but recognise that the common sense politicking is a result of the group dynamic, like you said, to establish thought conformity. If you speak one-on-one with the same person, be as disagreeable as you want (without being annoying), there’s no audience this time.
Great point. There are certainly some people that you can be open/disagreeable with one-on-one. I do think it still calls for discernment on a person by person basis. In America in particular, there are those who are so programmed that they will mark you as a "wrongthinker," whether they directly tell you such or not, and then there is always the likelihood that they will gossip to those in conformity about a less than charitable picture of you. But again, this depends on the person and requires exercising your own intuition, which is always an invaluable practice.
Of course, but I go to University- it’s so easy to tell who is willing to break out of the thought bubble. If you’re not sure, make a little risqué joke- the more laughs, the more internal nerves being released.
Nice, yea that's the best time for pushing the envelope. Especially now, since I have the impression that a lot of Gen Z is pretty openminded to more outright dissident thinking in reaction to all the globohomo that's been pushed on them so hard. University is the perfect time to really make some deep, lifelong friendships based on real shared values, so I wish you the best as you walk through that. Godspeed to you, my friend!
"Dale Carnegie explained in 1936, the secret to dealing with people is by understanding people’s fundamental want: the desire to be important."
As I read this line, a personal aphorism popped into my head: "Attention-seeking behaviour will not be tolerated." It's the kind of thing you'd say to a child... or someone who is acting like a child.
And that is where we seem to be at. We have a society full of people acting like children. But without the inherent innocence and charm of the little ones.
Thank you! Part II is definitely on the docket, so I look forward to sharing that with you.
I really appreciate your reflection. It seems that so many people never got the attention they needed as children, so that fundamental need gets distorted as they age into maladjusted adults. Carnegie's perspective is so compelling to me because, by recognizing this fundamental truth, we can better see people for who and what they really are and act accordingly.
Yes, and I also liked your point about recognizing that we each want to feel important in our own way. A good thing to keep in check - humility is so rare! And so worth cultivating.
Listening to libs and normies tediously yack at each other is nigh unbearable. You are correct in observing that it’s much more about status signaling and validation. Thank you for this series, very much looking forward to part 2.
IME you can't tell nobody nothing. Unless they ask, even then it's iffy.
Sarcasm and humor have some effect, but they don't like you for it, generally.
Sometimes you can say something 'dissident' to a person more than once, only to discover later that their programming is sufficiently strong that they have reverted to assuming that you share that programmed opinion.
Yes, but recognise that the common sense politicking is a result of the group dynamic, like you said, to establish thought conformity. If you speak one-on-one with the same person, be as disagreeable as you want (without being annoying), there’s no audience this time.
Great point. There are certainly some people that you can be open/disagreeable with one-on-one. I do think it still calls for discernment on a person by person basis. In America in particular, there are those who are so programmed that they will mark you as a "wrongthinker," whether they directly tell you such or not, and then there is always the likelihood that they will gossip to those in conformity about a less than charitable picture of you. But again, this depends on the person and requires exercising your own intuition, which is always an invaluable practice.
Of course, but I go to University- it’s so easy to tell who is willing to break out of the thought bubble. If you’re not sure, make a little risqué joke- the more laughs, the more internal nerves being released.
Nice, yea that's the best time for pushing the envelope. Especially now, since I have the impression that a lot of Gen Z is pretty openminded to more outright dissident thinking in reaction to all the globohomo that's been pushed on them so hard. University is the perfect time to really make some deep, lifelong friendships based on real shared values, so I wish you the best as you walk through that. Godspeed to you, my friend!
"Dale Carnegie explained in 1936, the secret to dealing with people is by understanding people’s fundamental want: the desire to be important."
As I read this line, a personal aphorism popped into my head: "Attention-seeking behaviour will not be tolerated." It's the kind of thing you'd say to a child... or someone who is acting like a child.
And that is where we seem to be at. We have a society full of people acting like children. But without the inherent innocence and charm of the little ones.
Great piece - I hope there will be a Part II!
Thank you! Part II is definitely on the docket, so I look forward to sharing that with you.
I really appreciate your reflection. It seems that so many people never got the attention they needed as children, so that fundamental need gets distorted as they age into maladjusted adults. Carnegie's perspective is so compelling to me because, by recognizing this fundamental truth, we can better see people for who and what they really are and act accordingly.
Yes, and I also liked your point about recognizing that we each want to feel important in our own way. A good thing to keep in check - humility is so rare! And so worth cultivating.
Listening to libs and normies tediously yack at each other is nigh unbearable. You are correct in observing that it’s much more about status signaling and validation. Thank you for this series, very much looking forward to part 2.