Isolation In Post-modernity - xkcdHatGuy

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

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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

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