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Current social norms require a degree of self-abasement before it's socially acceptable for certain types of people to offer an opinion on certain cultural topi
by blackbagboys 9y ago
Current social norms require a degree of self-abasement before it's socially acceptable for certain types of people to offer an opinion on certain cultural topics. This is a ritualized phrase designed to fulfill this norm. It's not intended to convey any information.
- stickfigure 9y agoI wish to subscribe to a newsletter in which you annotate, line by line, speeches by politicians and other popular figures.
- lacampbell 9y agoThat's a cultural norm only among groups of political extremists, and peddlers of left-wing conspiracy theories. Any well-adjusted individual should reject any attempts to have this imposed upon them in order to be a good "cultural-fit".
- AcerbicZero 9y agoI think I basically understood this concept, but having it explained so succinctly made me pause and re-read it. Thank you for summing it up so well.