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There are very real evolutionary pressure on humans to be social and pliant and buy into the notion that society is a net good, whether it be a tribal one or a
by pm90 9y ago
There are very real evolutionary pressure on humans to be social and pliant and buy into the notion that society is a net good, whether it be a tribal one or a more modern version. Just think about it: the outliers get ostracized and more often than not don't pass on their genes to the next generation. Until very recently, we had extremely tribal behavior among human societies as well. So it makes sense that most people still naturally think its kinda outlandish to not want to be a part of society or take part in its rituals.
I can't express how glad I feel though, that I am living in an age and country where not being socially pliant isn't something that would get me killed. Where I can continue to live my life the way that I want to, rather than buy into social norms and regulations, many of which seem rather anachronistic.
- vorg 9y ago> I am living in an age and country where not being socially pliant isn't something that would get me killed Not killed, but certainly the victim of gossip, even smear campaigns and gang stalking. You're an ideal patsy to cover up some sociopath's schemes. "You may not be interested in war, but war is interestwd in you."
- b6 9y agoWhen you say "gang stalking", I hear "schizophrenia".
- the_conformist 9y agoThat's what they told Hemingway and countless others. Good boy. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/02/opinion/02hotchner.html http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/02/opinion/02hotchner.html
- Robotbeat 9y agoBeing social and socially pliant are not the same thing. Speaking from personal experience. I'm almost reflexively rebellious but also crave social interaction. It kind of sucks, actually.
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